North Gaston High
Reported Enrollment
1,134
students
District
Gaston County Schools
County Context Score
30/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1133 Ratchford Road, Dallas, NC, 28034
School District
Gaston County Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 370162000702
- District ID
- 3701620
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,134 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
North Gaston High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Gaston County has 60 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 56 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What North Gaston High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Gaston County Schools, Gaston County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for North Gaston High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Gaston County Schools.
1,134 students
North Gaston High reports 1,134 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 12 other high schools in Gaston County with enrollment data, 11 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 725 students.
13 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 883 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
56 district schools
Gaston County Schools lists 30 primary, 11 middle, 13 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
30
Middle
11
High
13
Other
2
Nearby context inside Gaston County Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is North Gaston High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Gaston County Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for North Gaston High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the North Gaston High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare North Gaston High with nearby schools?
North Gaston High should be compared with 13 high schools in Gaston County, plus other schools in Gaston County Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for North Gaston High?
Before using North Gaston High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Gaston County Schools.
Part of Gaston County Schools
North Gaston High is one of 56 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 30,281 students across 56 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
56
Reported Enrollment
30,281
56 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Ashbrook High9–12 · HighProfile
- Belmont Central Elementary2–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Belmont Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Bessemer City Central Elem3–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Bessemer City High9–12 · HighListed only
- Bessemer City PrimaryPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
- Carr ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Catawba Heights ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Chapel Grove ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Cherryville ElementaryPK–3 · PrimaryListed only
Gaston County Schools
County Context Score
30/100
County-level composite across 60 public schools
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.