For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,640 students in 28052, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 425 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28052, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28052, NC are Highland School Of Technology, Chapel Grove Elementary School and Hunter Huss High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28052 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28052, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28052, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1600 N Morris Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Chapel Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Lewis Road
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9113
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9113
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Hunter Huss High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1518 Edgefield Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6610
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Floyd Lane
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6096
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6096
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Roadrunner Drive
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6290
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 West Franklin Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 862-5895
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 862-5895
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
York Chester Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Clay Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9609
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9609
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Lingerfeldt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Madison Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6094
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6094
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Woodhill Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1027 Woodhill Drive
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6295
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6295
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
H H Beam Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Davis Park Road
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6618
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6618
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Webb Street School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1623 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-9667
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-9667
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28052, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28052, NC include Highland School Of Technology, Chapel Grove Elementary School and Hunter Huss High School.
How many public schools are located in 28052?
12 public schools are located in 28052.
What percentage of students in 28052 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28052 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28052?
28052 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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