Top 5 Best 28034 North Carolina Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,167 students in 28034, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 28034, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28034, NC are Gaston Early College High School, North Gaston High School and Costner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28034 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28034, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28034, NC Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaston Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 Hwy 321 South, Gaston Coll
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
Grades: 9-13
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
North Gaston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1133 Ratchford Road
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5285
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #33.
Costner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
353 Old 277 Loop Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
W C Friday Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1221 Ratchford Drive
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5297
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Carr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 S Pine St
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gaston Early College Of Medical Sciences
Magnet School
300 Rhodes Perimeter Drive, Ga
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 923-8480
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28034 North Carolina

28034, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
135 Camp Sertoma Rd
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28034, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28034, NC include Gaston Early College High School, North Gaston High School and Costner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28034?
6 public schools are located in 28034.
What percentage of students in 28034 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 28034 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28034?
28034 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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