For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,433 students in 28034, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28034, NC are Gaston Early College High School and North Gaston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28034 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28034, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28034 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gaston Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28034, NC Public High Schools (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: 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
28034, 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 high schools in 28034, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28034, NC include Gaston Early College High School and North Gaston High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28034?
3 public high schools are located in 28034.
What is the racial composition of students in 28034?
28034 public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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