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Northampton County High School
High School · Northampton County Schools · Gaston, NC
A high school in Gaston, NC where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
152 Hurricane Drive, Gaston, NC 27832
- Math 24% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northampton County High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northampton County High 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,487/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,096
Median home value
$87,500
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27832; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Gaston College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,183 | Compare → |
| Roanoke Rapids High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 819 | Compare → |
| Northampton Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | Not available | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northampton County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northampton County High School is listed in Northampton County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northampton County High School
Northampton County High School is a public high school in Gaston, NC, part of Northampton County Schools, serving approximately 257 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,604 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northampton County High School
What grades does Northampton County High School serve?
Northampton County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northampton County High School?
Northampton County High School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northampton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northampton County High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northampton County High School rank in NC?
Northampton County High School ranks #2,604 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Northampton County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northampton County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Northampton County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northampton County High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northampton County High School a charter school?
No, Northampton County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northampton County High School a Title I school?
No, Northampton County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northampton County High School?
98.8% of students at Northampton County High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.4%
- Phone
- (252) 537-1910
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27832)
- 2,525
- Area median age
- 53.4
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 27832; 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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