For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,709 students in 28054, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 386 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28054, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28054, NC are Hawks Nest Steam Academy, Piedmont Community Charter School and Ashbrook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28054 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28054, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28054, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawks Nest Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 E. 2nd Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Grades: K-12
| 1,879 students
Rank: #33.
Ashbrook High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2222 S New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6600
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #44.
Gardner Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
738 Armstrong Park Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6082
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6082
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Auten Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6283
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6283
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #66.
W P Grier Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1622 E Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9604
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9604
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1744 Dixon Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6609
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6609
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #88.
Warlick Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1316 Spencer Mountain Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9608
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9608
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
28054, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28054, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28054, NC include Hawks Nest Steam Academy, Piedmont Community Charter School and Ashbrook High School.
How many public schools are located in 28054, NC?
8 public schools are located in 28054, NC.
What percentage of students in 28054, NC go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28054, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28054, NC?
28054, NC public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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