For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,691 students in 28054, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28054, NC are Piedmont Community Charter School, W P Grier Middle School and Warlick Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28054 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28054, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 28054, NC Public Middle 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.
W P Grier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1622 E Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9604
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9604
Grades: 6-8
| 610 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 middle schools in 28054, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28054, NC include Piedmont Community Charter School, W P Grier Middle School and Warlick Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28054?
3 public middle schools are located in 28054.
What is the racial composition of students in 28054?
28054 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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