Summary:
The 27938 zip code area in Gates County, North Carolina is home to 3 public schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Gates County Schools district. While the district as a whole faces some challenges, with a 2-star rating and ranking 156 out of 242 districts in the state, a few schools in the area stand out.
Gatesville Elementary has shown strong performance in 3rd grade math, with 85.7% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, significantly higher than district and state averages. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined from 3 stars to 1 star in recent years, indicating room for improvement. In contrast, Central Middle School has maintained a consistent 2-star rating, though its reading proficiency lags behind state averages, particularly in 8th grade.
At the high school level, Gates County Senior High had an 87.7% four-year graduation rate in 2024-2025, a positive sign. However, the school's performance on end-of-course and end-of-grade exams generally lags behind state averages in most subject areas. Across the district, high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.51% at the high school to 64.61% at the elementary school, suggest significant economic disadvantages in the student population that may contribute to the academic challenges observed.
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