For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,143 students in 27832, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 27832, NC is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 27832 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27832, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27832, NC Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gr: K-12 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
27832, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Northampton County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gr: 7-12
4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gr: PK-K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27832, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27832, NC include Kipp Gaston College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in 27832?
1 public charter schools are located in 27832.
What is the racial composition of students in 27832?
27832 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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