Best Schools in Gaston County, NC
Gaston County, NC has a total of 78 schools including 21 high schools, 15 middle schools and 37 elementary schools. A total of 45,490 students attend Gaston County, NC schools. On average, schools in Gaston County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Gaston County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Gaston County, NC
Gaston County, NC has 21 high schools with 15,465 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 Gaston County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gaston County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Highland Sch Of Technology
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students
2. Gaston Early College High School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
3. Cleveland Echs
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 219 Students
4. South Point High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 955 Students
5. Clover High
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York 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2685 Students
6. Stuart W Cramer High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
7. East Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students
8. Forestview High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
9. Burns High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
10. Ashbrook High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gaston County, NC
Gaston County, NC has 15 middle schools with 9,821 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 Gaston County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gaston County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cramerton Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
2. Oakridge Middle
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York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students
3. Belmont Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
4. Burns Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
5. Kings Mountain Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 712 Students
6. Stanley Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
7. Mount Holly Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
8. John Chavis Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
9. W C Friday Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
10. Holbrook Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gaston County, NC
Gaston County, NC has 37 elementary schools with 15,985 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 Gaston County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gaston County exceed expectations.
1. Hawks Nest Steam Academy
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
2. Crowders Creek Elementary
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York 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1111 Students
3. Belmont Central Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 689 Students
4. W A Bess Elementary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
5. New Hope Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
6. East Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 214 Students
7. Pinewood Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
8. Ida Rankin Elementary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
9. North Belmont Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
10. Costner Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gaston County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gaston County, NC has a total population of 227,943 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gaston County, 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 Gaston County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gaston County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gaston County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gaston County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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