For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,913 students in Gaston, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Gaston, NC are Kipp Gaston College Preparatory, Northampton County High School and Gaston Stem Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaston, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gaston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gaston, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Grades: K-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #22.
Northampton County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Gaston, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
Northampton County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gaston, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Gaston, NC include Kipp Gaston College Preparatory, Northampton County High School and Gaston Stem Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in Gaston, NC?
3 public schools are located in Gaston, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaston, NC?
Gaston, NC public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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