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Gaston County Public Schools

Gaston County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

60

public schools

Total Enrollment

34,751

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Gaston County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Gaston County has 5 district entries. Gaston County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 56 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 11 listed communities. Gastonia has the most listed schools, with 25 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 32 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

8 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

60

in Gaston County

Reported Enrollment

34,751

60 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

4

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary32
Middle11
High13
Other4

5 School Districts in Gaston County

Gaston County Schools

56 schools
30,281 students

Piedmont Community Charter

1 school
1,906 students

Mountain Island Charter

1 school
1,703 students

Community Public Charter

1 school
607 students

Ridgeview Charter School

1 school
254 students

60 Public Schools in Gaston County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 60 matching schools

Piedmont Community Charter School

Piedmont Community Charter

Gastonia, 28054 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter1,906 students

Mountain Island Charter School

Mountain Island Charter

Mt. Holly, 28120 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,703 students

Ashbrook High

Gaston County Schools

Gastonia, 28054 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,303 students

North Gaston High

Gaston County Schools

Dallas, 28034 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,134 students

Hunter Huss High

Gaston County Schools

Gastonia, 28052 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,120 students

Forestview High

Gaston County Schools

Gastonia, 28056 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,081 students

Stuart W Cramer High

Gaston County Schools

Belmont, 28012 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High964 students

South Point High

Gaston County Schools

Belmont, 28012 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High955 students

Cramerton Middle

Gaston County Schools

Cramerton, 28032 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle909 students

East Gaston High

Gaston County Schools

Mount Holly, 28120 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High883 students

Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Gaston County Schools

Gastonia, 28052 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary866 students

Southwest Middle

Gaston County Schools

Gastonia, 28052 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle804 students

Holbrook Middle

Gaston County Schools

Lowell, 28098 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle777 students

Belmont Middle

Gaston County Schools

Belmont, 28012 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle742 students

Belmont Central Elementary

Gaston County Schools

Belmont, 28012 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only2–5Primary689 students

Stanley Middle

Gaston County Schools

Stanley, 28164 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle670 students

Carr Elementary

Gaston County Schools

Dallas, 28034 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary633 students

W A Bess Elementary School

Gaston County Schools

Gastonia, 28056 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary622 students

W P Grier Middle School

Gaston County Schools

Gastonia, 28054 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle610 students

Community Public Charter

Community Public Charter

Stanley, 28164 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–8Charter607 students

Gaston County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Gaston County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Gaston County public school directory?

The directory lists 60 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Gaston County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Gaston County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Gaston County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 8 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Gaston County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Gaston County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Gaston County Education OverviewCounty school score: 30/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.