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#1897 of 2,648 schools in NC
Gateway School
High School · Caldwell County Schools · Granite Falls, NC
A Caldwell County Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1889 Dudley Shoals Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630
- Math 9% vs NC 55% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gateway School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gateway School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,178/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Granite Falls), 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
$65,713
Median home value
$197,800
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Caldwell County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Applied Sciences AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 215 | Compare → |
| Hibriten HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 811 | Compare → |
| South Caldwell HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,299 | Compare → |
| West Caldwell HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 687 | 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.
Caldwell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #12 of 23
- District spending per student
- $12,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gateway School is listed in Caldwell County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway School
Gateway School is a public high school in Granite Falls, NC, part of Caldwell County Schools, serving approximately 62 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,897 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway School
What grades does Gateway School serve?
Gateway School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway School?
Gateway School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway School rank in NC?
Gateway School ranks #1,897 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Gateway School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Gateway School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gateway School a charter school?
No, Gateway School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gateway School a Title I school?
No, Gateway School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway School?
95.2% of students at Gateway School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Caldwell County
- Phone
- (828) 396-8373
- Area population (ZIP 28630)
- 20,400
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 28630; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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