For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,524 students in 28054, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28054, NC are Piedmont Community Charter School, Ashbrook High School and Warlick Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28054 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28054, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28054 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Piedmont Community Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28054, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2596 Robinwood Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gr: K-12 | 1,963 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Ashbrook High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 S New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6600
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Warlick Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1316 Spencer Mountain Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9608
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9608
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28054, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28054, NC include Piedmont Community Charter School, Ashbrook High School and Warlick Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 28054?
3 public high schools are located in 28054.
What is the racial composition of students in 28054?
28054 public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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