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Best Schools in 28054, NC
28054, NC has 20 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 13,116 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 28054 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28054, NC
The top high schools in 28054, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forestview High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
2. North Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
3. Ashbrook High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
4. Hunter Huss High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
5. Warlick Academy
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28054, NC
The top middle schools in 28054, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cramerton Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
2. York Chester Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
3. Holbrook Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
4. W C Friday Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
5. Southwest Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
6. W P Grier Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28054, NC
The top elementary schools in 28054, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
2. Robinson Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
3. Carr Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
4. Gardner Park Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
5. Brookside Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
6. Sherwood Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
7. Lingerfeldt Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
8. Woodhill Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
9. First Wesleyan Christian School
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First Wesleyan Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 299 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28054, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28054, NC has a total population of 40,501 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28054, 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 28054, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28054, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28054, 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 28054, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28054, NC
How many schools are in 28054, NC?
28054, NC has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 13,116 students in total.
How do schools in 28054 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 28054 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 28054 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28054?
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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- Projected: 44%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations