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#1499 of 2,648 schools in NC
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
High School · Gaston County Schools · Dallas, NC
A Gaston County Schools high school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Rhodes Perimeter Drive Gaston College - CET Building, Dallas, NC 28034
- Math 100% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 100% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,969
Median home value
$221,000
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Gaston HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,083 | Compare → |
| Highland Sch of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Webb Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Warlick AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–12 | 3.7 mi | 153 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gaston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #25 of 56
- District spending per student
- $12,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is a public high school in Dallas, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 155 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,499 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 100% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 100% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
What grades does Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences serve?
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences rank in NC?
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences ranks #1,499 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences has 100% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 100% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences a charter school?
No, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences a Title I school?
No, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
54.8% of students at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (704) 923-8480
- Area population (ZIP 28034)
- 19,470
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28034; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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