For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,613 students in 27832, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27832, NC are Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27832 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 27832, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27832 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27832, NC Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Grades: K-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #22.
Northampton County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
27832, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
Northampton County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27832, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27832, NC include Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27832, NC?
2 public high schools are located in 27832, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27832, NC?
27832, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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