North Gaston High School is a public high school in the Gaston County Schools school district located in Dallas, North Carolina, United States.
Serving 1,061 students in grades 9-12, North Gaston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,061 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Gaston High serves the northern part of its school district in Dallas, NC, covering an area of approximately 52.6 square miles. Families typically enjoy a short drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with most residents living within about 4 miles of the school’s location, while the furthest edge of the zone reaches up to 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Gaston High School's student population of 1,061 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,061 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
North Gaston High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Gaston High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1076 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
27%
24%
White
44%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)81%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Gaston High School's ranking?
North Gaston High School is ranked #1076 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Gaston High School often compared to?
North Gaston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Gaston High School, South Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Gaston High School?
The graduation rate of North Gaston High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Gaston High School?
1,061 students attend North Gaston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of North Gaston High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Gaston High School?
North Gaston High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Gaston High School offer ?
North Gaston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Gaston High School part of?
North Gaston High School is part of Gaston County Schools.
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