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Best Schools in Gaston, SC
Gaston, SC has 20 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,015 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Gaston don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gaston, SC
The top high schools in Gaston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calhoun County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students
2. Pelion High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
3. Brookland-cayce High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
4. Airport High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students
5. Swansea High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 683 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gaston, SC
The top middle schools in Gaston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R. H. Fulmer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
2. Pelion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
3. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
4. Frances F. Mack Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 538 Students
5. Pine Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
6. Sandhills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gaston, SC
The top elementary schools in Gaston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandhills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 488 Students
2. Herbert A. Wood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 967 Students
3. Pelion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
4. Forts Pond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
5. Sandy Run School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 570 Students
6. Congaree Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 368 Students
7. Sandhills Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 506 Students
8. Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gaston, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gaston, SC has a total population of 19,150 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gaston, SC
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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gaston, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gaston, SC.
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 Gaston, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gaston, SC
How many schools are in Gaston, SC?
Gaston, SC has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,015 students in total.
How do schools in Gaston perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Gaston score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Gaston don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gaston?
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: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Gaston
2 of 2 schools in Gaston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1F: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Gaston. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.