Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gateway Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Education Center's student population of 101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gateway Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Education Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1981 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
57%
25%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Education Center's ranking?
Gateway Education Center is ranked #1981 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gateway Education Center often compared to?
Gateway Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Herbin Metz Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Education Center?
The graduation rate of Gateway Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gateway Education Center?
101 students attend Gateway Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gateway Education Center students are Black, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Education Center?
Gateway Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gateway Education Center offer ?
Gateway Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gateway Education Center part of?
Gateway Education Center is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway Education Center located?
Gateway Education Center is located in the Glendale Hills neighborhood of Greensboro, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Glendale Hills.
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