Best Schools in Gastonia, NC
Gastonia, NC has a total of 47 schools including 9 high schools, 11 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 29,719 students attend Gastonia, NC schools. On average, schools in Gastonia score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Gastonia greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Gastonia, NC
Gastonia, NC has 9 high schools with 8,486 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 Gastonia score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gastonia 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. Clover High
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York 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2685 Students
4. Stuart W Cramer High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
5. Forestview High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
6. Ashbrook High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
7. Hunter Huss High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gastonia, NC
Gastonia, NC has 11 middle schools with 7,759 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 Gastonia score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gastonia 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. Stanley Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
5. Mount Holly Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
6. W C Friday Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
7. Holbrook Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
8. Southwest Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
9. Bessemer City Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
10. W P Grier Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gastonia, NC
Gastonia, NC has 24 elementary schools with 10,958 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 Gastonia score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gastonia greatly 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. W A Bess Elementary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
4. New Hope Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
5. North Belmont Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
6. Costner Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
7. Lowell Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
8. Robinson Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
9. Mcadenville Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students
10. Carr Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gastonia, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gastonia, NC has a total population of 104,185 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gastonia, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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