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Public high school · Gaston County Schools · Dallas, North Carolina

Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences

Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences rates 7.2, among the strongest high schools in Gaston County Schools, where the rated median is 5.4.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.2this school

7.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Gaston County Schools median is 5.4.

#740 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina · Gaston County Schools: 13 high schools rated, median 5.4

The brief

A Gaston County Schools high school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 740 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina and 10 of 56 in Gaston County Schools.

Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is listed in Gaston County Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math100%31 points above the North Carolina average of 69%39 students tested · 2026 NC
Reading100%36 points above the North Carolina average of 64%43 students tested · 2026 NC
In 2026, 100% of students were proficient in math and 100% in reading, against North Carolina averages of 69% and 64%.2026 NC; 8 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.1
25% of the rating
Academics
10.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 100% (multi-year average, 2023-2026) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2023-2026).

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.
  • 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 · 2026 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 · 2026 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 multi-year average, 2023-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Charlotte school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$59,969
Median home value
$221,000
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
26
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
1,954/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
2 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Highland Sch of Technology2.1 mi
    8.9Compare →
  2. Gaston Early College of Medical Sciencesthis school
    7.2
  3. North Gaston High1.7 mi
    4.3Compare →
  4. Webb Street School3.5 mi
    4.1Compare →
  5. Hunter Huss High5.0 mi
    3.4Compare →
  6. Warlick Academy3.7 mi
    3.4Compare →
Five grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #740 of 2,660 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 7.2 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 (multi-year average, 2023-2026) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2023-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
155
Student-teacher ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Gaston County
Phone
(704) 923-8480
Rank in district
#10 of 56
Schools in district
56
District spending per student
$12,190
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 28034)
19,470
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
40.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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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.