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Best Gaston Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,477 students in Gaston, NC.

The top ranked public middle schools in Gaston, 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.

Gaston, NC public middle schools have an score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Gaston have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Gaston, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Kipp Gaston College Preparatory

Charter School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
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320 Pleasant Hill Road
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%)
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400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520

Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

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Gaston, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Gaston Middle School (Closed 2023)

400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520

Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School (Closed 2013)

152 Hurricane Dr
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

Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Northampton High-west High School (Closed 2012)

152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910

Gr: 7-12

Squire Elementary School (Closed 2016)

4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
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 Gaston, NC?

The top ranked public middle schools in Gaston, NC include Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Gaston Stem Leadership Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Gaston?

2 public middle schools are located in Gaston.

What is the racial composition of students in Gaston?

Gaston 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).