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North Gaston High
High School · Gaston County Schools · Dallas, NC
A Gaston County Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1133 Ratchford Road, Dallas, NC 28034
- Math 24% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Gaston High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Gaston High 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Early College of Medical SciencesEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Highland Sch of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Warlick AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–12 | 4.4 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Cherryville HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 508 | 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
- #47 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
North Gaston High is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Gaston High
North Gaston High is a public high school in Dallas, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 1,083 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,435 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Gaston High
What grades does North Gaston High serve?
North Gaston High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Gaston High?
North Gaston High has an enrollment of approximately 1,083 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Gaston High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Gaston High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Gaston High rank in NC?
North Gaston High ranks #2,435 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Gaston High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Gaston High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 North Gaston High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Gaston High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Gaston High a charter school?
No, North Gaston High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Gaston High a Title I school?
No, North Gaston High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Gaston High?
99.3% of students at North Gaston High 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
- 1,083
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (704) 922-5285
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28034)
- 19,470
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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