What types of schools are available in Gastonia, North Carolina?

Gastonia, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Gastonia, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Gastonia, North Carolina?

There are 24 schools in Gastonia, North Carolina, serving 15,602 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Gastonia?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Gastonia, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 24 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

15,602

Total Students

Across Gastonia

14.5:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

24 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,963 students at Piedmont Community Charter School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

W P Grier Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1622 E Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054

Hawks Nest Steam Academy

publicelementaryK-5

3430 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

5545 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28056

Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

3950 West Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052

Highland Sch Of Technology

publichighGrade 9-12

1600 N Morris Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

1316 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, NC 28054

Gaston Virtual Academy

publichighK-12

1 Learning Place, Gastonia, NC 28052

137 Stowe Road, Gastonia, NC 28056

2222 S New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054

1518 Edgefield Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052

Gardner Park Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

738 Armstrong Park Road, Gastonia, NC 28054

Lingerfeldt Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1601 Madison Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

Piedmont Community Charter School

charter schoolhighK-12

2596 Robinwood Road, Gastonia, NC 28054

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1 Roadrunner Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052

W A Bess Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

4340 Beaty Road, Gastonia, NC 28056

3122 S Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28056

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

601 S Clay Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

Chapel Grove Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

5201 Lewis Road, Gastonia, NC 28052

1623 N Webb Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

1744 Dixon Road, Gastonia, NC 28054

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Gastonia

Gastonia, North Carolina is home to 24 schools serving over 15,602 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gastonia, North Carolina?

There are 24 schools in Gastonia, serving 15,602 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Gastonia?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Gastonia include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Gastonia?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Gastonia is 14.5:1.

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