Best High Schools in Dallas, NC

Dallas, NC has 3 high schools with 1,477 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dallas score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dallas greatly exceed expectations.

1. Gaston Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students

2. North Gaston High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students

3. Gaston Early College Of Medical Sciences

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dallas, NC

Dallas, NC has 4 middle schools with 2,188 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dallas score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dallas greatly exceed expectations.

1. Stanley Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students

2. John Chavis Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students

3. W C Friday Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

4. Bessemer City Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dallas, NC

Dallas, NC has 6 elementary schools with 2,237 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dallas score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dallas exceed expectations.

1. Costner Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students

2. Carr Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students

3. Kiser Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students

4. Tryon Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students

5. Assembly Of Faith Chr. School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Assembly Of Faith Chr. School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 7 Students

6. Bessemer City Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 445 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dallas, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dallas, NC has a total population of 17,956 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 Dallas, NC

5,902

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dallas, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dallas, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dallas, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,053 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dallas, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Dallas, NC

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Ranlo, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
High Shoals, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bessemer City, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lowell, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gastonia, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Alexis, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Stanley, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
McAdenville, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mountain View, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mariposa, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations