For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,384 students in 28054, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28054, NC are Piedmont Community Charter School, Ashbrook High School and Warlick Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28054 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28054, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28054 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Piedmont Community Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28054, NC Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 E. 2nd Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Grades: K-12
| 1,906 students
Rank: #22.
Ashbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 S New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6600
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,303 students
Rank: #33.
Warlick Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1316 Spencer Mountain Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9608
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9608
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
28054, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28054, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28054, NC include Piedmont Community Charter School, Ashbrook High School and Warlick Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 28054?
3 public high schools are located in 28054.
What is the racial composition of students in 28054?
28054 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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