Gaston County Schools


Summary:

The Gaston County Schools district in North Carolina comprises 56 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 13 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Highland School of Technology, a public magnet high school, consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, with a #3 statewide ranking in 2024-2025 and 100% proficiency rates in multiple subject areas. Gaston Early College High School and Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences also rank highly, with the latter being the #5 school in the state in 2024-2025. Additionally, Cramerton Middle consistently performs well, ranking #61 statewide in 2024-2025.

However, the district also faces significant performance gaps, with some schools struggling to meet academic standards. The four-year graduation rate for most high schools is 87.7%, and there is a wide range in test score performance across the district. Schools with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic outcomes, highlighting the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. The district's leaders will need to address these disparities and work to provide a more equitable and high-quality education for all students in the Gaston County Schools system.

District Detail

 943 Osceola Street
Gastonia, NC 28054-1397

 (704) 866-6100

SchoolDigger Rank:
149th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-13
Students: 30,995

Primary Schools: 30
Middle Schools: 11
High Schools: 13
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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