Summary:
The 28052 zip code area in North Carolina is home to two high schools: Hunter Huss High and Highland School of Technology. While both schools serve students in grades 9-12, they exhibit significant differences in their academic performance and student demographics.
The standout school in this area is the Highland School of Technology, a public magnet school that has consistently ranked among the top 3-11 high schools in North Carolina over the past few years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Hunter Huss High has ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a 1-star rating. The Highland School of Technology boasts significantly higher proficiency rates on end-of-course (EOC) exams compared to the Gaston County Schools district and state averages, while Hunter Huss High lags behind.
Further analysis reveals that the Highland School of Technology has a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 26.89% in 2023-2024, compared to 98.85% at Hunter Huss High. Additionally, the Highland School of Technology has a higher per-student spending of $10,033 in 2018-2019 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.3 in 2023-2024, which may contribute to its superior academic performance. These findings highlight the importance of school choice and the potential impact of magnet schools in providing high-quality educational opportunities for students.
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