For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,732 students in 28056, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,424 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 28056, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28056, NC are Forestview High School, New Hope Elementary School and W A Bess Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28056 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28056, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28056, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forestview High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5545 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 861-2625
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 861-2625
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #22.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
137 Stowe Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 836-9112
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 836-9112
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
W A Bess Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4340 Beaty Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6075
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6075
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #44.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3122 S Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6607
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6607
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28056, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28056, NC include Forestview High School, New Hope Elementary School and W A Bess Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28056?
4 public schools are located in 28056.
What percentage of students in 28056 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 28056 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28056?
28056 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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