Serving 199 students in grades 9-13, Gaston Early College High School ranks in the top 1% 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Gaston Early College High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dallas, NC, encompassing approximately 364.1 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 12 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 20.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gaston Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gaston Early College High School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gaston Early College High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaston Early College High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥90%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
14%
24%
White
56%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaston Early College High School's ranking?
Gaston Early College High School is ranked #18 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gaston Early College High School often compared to?
Gaston Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland School Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gaston Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Gaston Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Gaston Early College High School?
199 students attend Gaston Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gaston Early College High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaston Early College High School?
Gaston Early College High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gaston Early College High School offer ?
Gaston Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaston Early College High School part of?
Gaston Early College High School is part of Gaston County Schools.
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