Top 5 Best 28052 North Carolina Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,514 students in 28052, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28052, NC are Highland Sch Of Technology, Gaston Virtual Academy and Hunter Huss High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28052 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 28052, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28052 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland Sch Of Technology, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 28052, NC Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Sch Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1600 N Morris Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Gaston Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9125
Grades: K-12
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
Hunter Huss High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1518 Edgefield Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #44.
Webb Street School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1623 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-9667
Grades: PK-12
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28052 North Carolina

28052, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1621 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
324 North Highland Stree
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
1900 W Davidson Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6098
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 28052, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28052, NC include Highland Sch Of Technology, Gaston Virtual Academy and Hunter Huss High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28052, NC?
5 public high schools are located in 28052, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28052, NC?
28052, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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