For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,115 students in Dallas, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Dallas, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Dallas, NC are Gaston Early College High School, North Gaston High School and Costner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dallas, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaston Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Hwy 321 South, Gaston Coll
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
Grades: 9-13
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
North Gaston High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1133 Ratchford Road
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5285
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5285
Grades: 9-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #33.
Costner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 Old 277 Loop Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
W C Friday Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Ratchford Drive
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5297
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5297
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #55.
Carr Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 S Pine St
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Rhodes Perimeter Drive, Ga
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 923-8480
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 923-8480
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Dallas, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
135 Camp Sertoma Rd
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dallas, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Dallas, NC include Gaston Early College High School, North Gaston High School and Costner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dallas?
6 public schools are located in Dallas.
What percentage of students in Dallas go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Dallas are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas?
Dallas public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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