For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,309 students in 28052, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28052, NC are Gaston Virtual Academy, Southwest Middle School and York Chester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28052 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 28052, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28052, NC Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaston Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9125
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9125
Grades: K-12
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Roadrunner Drive
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6290
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6290
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
York Chester Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Clay Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9609
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9609
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6100
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6100
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
28052, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1621 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Highland Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
324 North Highland Stree
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
1900 W Davidson Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6098
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6098
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28052, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28052, NC include Gaston Virtual Academy, Southwest Middle School and York Chester Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28052, NC?
5 public middle schools are located in 28052, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28052, NC?
28052, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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