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#1551 of 2,648 schools in NC
Gaston Virtual Academy
School · Gaston County Schools · Gastonia, NC
A Gaston County Schools school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Learning Place, Gastonia, NC 28052
- Math 49% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NC 52% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Gaston Virtual Academy score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 54% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gaston Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,390/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gastonia), 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
$46,015
Median home value
$173,500
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Piedmont Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,940 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gaston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #26 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 Virtual Academy is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaston Virtual Academy
Gaston Virtual Academy is a public school in Gastonia, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,551 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gaston Virtual Academy
What grades does Gaston Virtual Academy serve?
Gaston Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Gaston Virtual Academy?
Gaston Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaston Virtual Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gaston Virtual Academy rank in NC?
Gaston Virtual Academy ranks #1,551 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Gaston Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaston Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaston Virtual Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Gaston Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Gaston Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gaston Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Gaston Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaston Virtual Academy?
53.9% of students at Gaston Virtual Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (704) 836-9125
- Area population (ZIP 28052)
- 36,896
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 28052; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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