Gaston County Schools District
- 943 OSCEOLA ST
- GASTONIA, NC 28054
- (704) 866-6100
56 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72.3% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,186 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.4 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 55 | - |
| Number of Students | 32,809 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 2,006 | - |
District Test Scores
EOC - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
EOC - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.4% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 67.9% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.4% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 70.2% | 72.9% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.5% | 81.2% | |
| 2009 | 70.4% | 71.3% | |
| Civics and Economics Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.5% | 78.7% | |
| 2009 | 71.1% | 71.3% | |
| English I Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.6% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 72.2% | 74.3% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 73.5% | 73.3% | |
| Physical Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.2% | 76.4% | |
| 2009 | 57.4% | 62.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.6% | 81.6% | |
| 2009 | 77.6% | 71.2% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2009 | 73.0% | 77.7% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2009 | 87.5% | 85.9% | |
EOG - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.2% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 82.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.7% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 66.8% | 66.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.7% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 80.9% | 82.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.4% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 69.5% | 70.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.6% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 79.3% | 81.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.4% | 72.3% | |
| 2009 | 66.7% | 69.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.5% | 69.8% | |
| 2009 | 52.9% | 61.5% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 81.1% | |
| 2009 | 76.5% | 78.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.2% | 76.6% | |
| 2009 | 70.9% | 72.2% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.9% | 80.8% | |
| 2009 | 75.6% | 79.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.3% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 63.7% | 65.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.2% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 77.4% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.6% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 66.5% | 67.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.6% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 68.3% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.3% | 70.4% | |
| 2009 | 66.4% | 71.1% | |
Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 32,809 | 16.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 681 |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,116 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,430 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,450 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,502 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,502 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,583 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,453 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,397 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,459 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,779 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,501 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,283 |
| 12th Grade Students | 2,053 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 72 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 489 |
| Hispanic | 2,571 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 7,305 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 21,890 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 16,579 |
| Female | 15,748 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 2,006 | 16.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 933 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 1,017 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 56 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 629 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 31 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 97 |
| Elementary | 30 |
| Secondary | 63 |
| Other | 4 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 58 |
| Library Support Staff | 0.5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,186 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 24 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 112 |
| School Administrators | 118 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 152 |
| Student Support Services | 195 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 585 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $262,947,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $66,833,000 | 25.4% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $52,857,000 | 20.1% |
| School Lunch | $6,552,000 | 2.5% |
| Non-Specified | $21,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Sale of Property | $20,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,226,000 | 0.5% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $1,400,000 | 0.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $4,754,000 | 1.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $168,455,000 | 64.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $163,653,000 | 62.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,629,000 | 0.6% |
| Non-Specified | $115,000 | 0.04% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $3,058,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $27,659,000 | 10.5% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $8,651,000 | 3.3% |
| Through State - Other | $315,000 | 0.1% |
| Non-Specified | $17,276,000 | 6.6% |
| Direct - Other | $1,417,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $231,226,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $147,601,000 | 63.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $68,153,000 | 29.5% |
| Student Support | $12,117,000 | 4.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $7,071,000 | 2.7% |
| General Administration Support | $1,790,000 | 0.7% |
| School Administration Support | $15,360,000 | 5.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $16,754,000 | 6.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $6,887,000 | 2.6% |
| Other Support Services | $8,174,000 | 3.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $15,472,000 | 6.7% |
| Food Services | $15,472,000 | 5.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 72.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,983 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 33 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 597 | 6.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Gaston County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 55
- Students: 32,809
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 2,006
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| ASHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2222 South New Hope Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,298 | 17.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BELMONT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
310 Eagle Rd
Belmont, NC Public | 2-5 | 688 | 20.6 |  Review This School |
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| BELMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
110 North Central Ave
Belmont, NC Public | 6-8 | 678 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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| BESSEMER CITY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1400 Puett's Chapel Rd
Bessemer City, NC Public | 3-5 | 372 | 16.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BESSEMER CITY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
119 Yellow Jacket Ln
Bessemer City, NC Public | 9-12 | 687 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| BESSEMER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
525 Ed Wilson Rd
Bessemer City, NC Public | 6-8 | 605 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| BESSEMER CITY PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
1302 North 12th St
Bessemer City, NC Public | PK-2 | 390 | 15.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1950 Rhyne Carter Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 704 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| CARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
601 West Carpenter St
Dallas, NC Public | PK-5 | 641 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| CATAWBA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
101 Ivey St
Belmont, NC Public | PK-5 | 324 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| CHAPEL GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5201 Lewis Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 495 | 15.7 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHERRYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
700 East Academy St
Cherryville, NC Public | PK-3 | 489 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| CHERRYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
313 Ridge Ave
Cherryville, NC Public | 9-12 | 657 | 16.2 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| COSTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
353 Old 277 Loop Hwy
Dallas, NC Public | PK-5 | 656 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| CRAMERTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
601 Cramer Mountain Rd
Cramerton, NC Public | 6-8 | 831 | 18.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EAST GASTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1744 Ln Rd
Mount Holly, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,519 | 18.0 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| EDWARD D SADLER, JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3950 West Franklin Boulevar
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 415 | 13.4 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FOREST HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 465 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| FORESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5545 Union Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,304 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| GARDNER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
738 Armstrong Park Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | KG-5 | 543 | 14.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GASTON COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
Gaston Collegeeast Campus
Belmont, NC Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| HAWKS NEST INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | 4-5 | 218 | 21.2 | Review This School |
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| HERSHAL H BEAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
200 Davis Park Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 675 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| HIGHLAND SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | ||||
1600 North Morris St
Gastonia, NC Public | 9-12 | 570 | 13.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HOLBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
418 South Church St
Lowell, NC Public | 6-8 | 794 | 18.7 | Review This School |
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| HUNTER HUSS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1518 Edgefield Ave
Gastonia, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,101 | 15.4 |  4.5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| IDA RANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 West Central Ave
Mount Holly, NC Public | PK-5 | 671 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| J B PAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
215 Ewing Dr
Belmont, NC Public | PK-1 | 336 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| JOHN CHAVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
103 South Chavis Dr
Cherryville, NC Public | 6-8 | 521 | 15.9 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KISER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
311 East College St
Stanley, NC Public | 3-5 | 513 | 19.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LINGERFELDT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1601 Madison St
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 555 | 15.6 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1500 Power Dr
Lowell, NC Public | KG-5 | 558 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| MCADENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
275 East Weslyan Dr
Mcadenville, NC Public | KG-5 | 154 | 13.9 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| MOUNT HOLLY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
124 South Hawthorne St
Mount Holly, NC Public | 6-8 | 761 | 17.6 | 4.5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| NEW HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
137 Stowe Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 526 | 17.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
210 School St
Belmont, NC Public | PK-5 | 386 | 15.3 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORTH GASTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1133 Ratchford Rd
Dallas, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,116 | 17.9 | 4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1925 North Main St
Mount Holly, NC Public | PK-5 | 593 | 18.2 | Review This School |
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| PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
937 South Miller St
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 256 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| RHYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1900 West Davidson Ave
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 369 | 12.8 |  2 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3122 South Union Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | KG-3 | 379 | 18.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1744 Dixon Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 629 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
906 South Point Rd
Belmont, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,273 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1 Rdrunner Dr
Gastonia, NC Public | 6-8 | 818 | 18.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SPRINGFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
900 South Main St
Stanley, NC Public | PK-2 | 482 | 17.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STANLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
317 Hovis Rd
Stanley, NC Public | 6-8 | 560 | 17.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TRYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2620 Tryon Courthouse Rd
Bessemer City, NC Public | PK-5 | 448 | 15.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| W A BESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4340 Beaty Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | KG-5 | 677 | 19.0 | Review This School |
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| WARLICK SCHOOL | ||||
1316 Spencer Mountain Rd
Gastonia, NC Public | Unknown | 138 | 7.6 | Review This School |
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| WEBB ST SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
1623 North Webb St
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-12 | 156 | 6.7 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM B BEAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
401east First St
Cherryville, NC Public | 4-5 | 265 | 21.2 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAM C FRIDAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1221 Ratchford Dr
Dallas, NC Public | 6-8 | 649 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| WOODHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1027 Woodhill Dr
Gastonia, NC Public | PK-5 | 353 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| W P GRIER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1622 East Garrison Blvd
Gastonia, NC Public | 6-8 | 718 | 16.1 | 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| YORK CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
601 South Clay St
Gastonia, NC Public | 6-8 | 348 | 10.9 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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