Webb Street School is a public school in the Gaston County Schools school district and is located in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. Webb Street serves students ages 5–22 with intellectual disabilities. The school's instructional program follows the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Webb Street 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webb Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Webb Street School's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Webb Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webb Street School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2570 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
25%
25%
White
49%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spiders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webb Street School's ranking?
Webb Street School is ranked #2570 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Webb Street School often compared to?
Webb Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metro School, Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Webb Street School?
The graduation rate of Webb Street School is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Webb Street School?
161 students attend Webb Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Webb Street School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 19% 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 Webb Street School?
Webb Street School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Webb Street School offer ?
Webb Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Webb Street School part of?
Webb Street School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.
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