East Gaston High School is a public high school that is part of the Gaston County Schools district and is located in Mount Holly, North Carolina.
Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, East Gaston High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Gaston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
East Gaston High School's student population of 908 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
908 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Cardinal
School Rankings
East Gaston High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Gaston High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
13%
25%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Gaston High School's ranking?
East Gaston High School is ranked #445 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Gaston High School often compared to?
East Gaston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart W Cramer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Gaston High School?
The graduation rate of East Gaston High School is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Gaston High School?
908 students attend East Gaston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of East Gaston High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Gaston High School?
East Gaston High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Gaston High School offer ?
East Gaston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Gaston High School part of?
East Gaston High School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.
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