For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,798 students in 28056, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,424 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 28056, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28056, NC are Forestview High School, New Hope Elementary School and W A Bess Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28056 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28056, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28056, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forestview High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5545 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 861-2625
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 861-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
137 Stowe Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 836-9112
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 836-9112
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
W A Bess Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4340 Beaty Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6075
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6075
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3122 S Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6607
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6607
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28056, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28056, NC include Forestview High School, New Hope Elementary School and W A Bess Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28056?
4 public schools are located in 28056.
What percentage of students in 28056 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 28056 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28056?
28056 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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