For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,526 students in Gaston, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Gaston, NC are Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaston, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Gaston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Gaston, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gaston, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Grades: K-12
| 1,286 students
Rank: #22.
Northampton County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Gaston, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
Northampton County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gaston, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Gaston, NC include Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gaston?
2 public high schools are located in Gaston.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaston?
Gaston public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gaston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gaston include: Kipp Gaston College Preparatory vs. Northampton County High School
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