For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,477 students in 27832, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27832, NC are Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Gaston Stem Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27832 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27832, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27832, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
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 | 1,183 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
27832, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 middle schools in 27832, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27832, NC include Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Gaston Stem Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27832?
2 public middle schools are located in 27832.
What is the racial composition of students in 27832?
27832 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.
Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston Public Schools will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit Public School students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.