W P Grier Middle School

1622 E Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 636 students in grades 6-8, W P Grier Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W P Grier Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

W P Grier Middle School's student population of 636 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
636 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

W P Grier Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W P Grier Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#2140 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
42%
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26%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
26%
20%
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Black
53%
25%
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White
14%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W P Grier Middle School's ranking?
W P Grier Middle School is ranked #2140 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are W P Grier Middle School often compared to?
W P Grier Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend W P Grier Middle School?
636 students attend W P Grier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of W P Grier Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W P Grier Middle School?
W P Grier Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does W P Grier Middle School offer ?
W P Grier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W P Grier Middle School part of?
W P Grier Middle School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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