For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,434 students in Dallas, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dallas, 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.
Dallas, NC public high schools 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 Dallas have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Dallas, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dallas, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Rhodes Perimeter Drive, Ga
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 923-8480
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 923-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Dallas, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
135 Camp Sertoma Rd
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dallas, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dallas, NC include Gaston Early College High School and North Gaston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dallas?
3 public high schools are located in Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas?
Dallas public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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