Gaston County Schools School District
School District · Gastonia, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
56
30 elem, 11 mid, 13 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,190
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
56
30 elem, 11 mid, 13 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,190
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#100 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,190
$922 vs North Carolina median
District size
30,253 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
About Gaston County Schools
Gaston County Schools is a Gastonia, North Carolina school district serving 56 schools. The district educates 30,253 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $12,190 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Gaston County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Belmont Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Gaston County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 47.3% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.
The district includes 30 elementary schools , 11 middle schools , and 13 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gaston County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gaston County Schools with test data.
Schools in Gaston County Schools
56 schools Elementary Schools 30
Middle Schools 11
High Schools 13
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Gastonia
- Total Enrollment
- 30,253
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,834
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Gaston County Schools has 56 schools in total — 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 13 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gaston County Schools?
The average composite rating for Gaston County Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gaston County Schools?
Gaston County Schools spends $12,190 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gaston County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gaston County Schools is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gaston County Schools?
North Belmont Elementary is the highest-rated school in Gaston County Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Gaston County Schools?
Across schools in Gaston County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gaston County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Gaston County Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 56 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NC
Compare Gaston County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools (81)
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- Rowan-salisbury Schools (32)
- Harnett County Schools (29)
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- Cleveland County Schools (28)
- Nash County Public Schools (28)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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