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Best Schools in 28034, NC
28034, NC has 18 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,586 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 28034 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28034, NC
The top high schools in 28034, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gaston Early College High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
2. Gaston Early College Of Medical Sciences
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
3. Cherryville High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 492 Students
4. East Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students
5. North Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
6. Bessemer City High
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28034, NC
The top middle schools in 28034, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stanley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
2. John Chavis Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
3. W C Friday Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
4. Bessemer City Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28034, NC
The top elementary schools in 28034, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Costner Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
2. Kiser Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students
3. Tryon Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
4. Carr Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
5. Bessemer City Central Elem
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 407 Students
6. Springfield Primary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 336 Students
7. Assembly Of Faith Chr. School
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Assembly Of Faith Chr. School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 7 Students
8. Bessemer City Primary
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 445 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28034, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28034, NC has a total population of 19,105 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28034, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28034, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28034, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28034, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28034, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28034, NC
How many schools are in 28034, NC?
28034, NC has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,586 students in total.
How do schools in 28034 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 28034 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 28034 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28034?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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