W P Grier Middle School

1622 E Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, W P Grier Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W P Grier Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

W P Grier Middle School's student population of 587 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
587 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

W P Grier Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W P Grier Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2383 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W P Grier Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W P Grier Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of W P Grier Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
28%
21%
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Black
50%
25%
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White
13%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of W P Grier Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W P Grier Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in W P Grier Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W P Grier Middle School's ranking?
W P Grier Middle School is ranked #2383 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are W P Grier Middle School often compared to?
W P Grier Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend W P Grier Middle School?
587 students attend W P Grier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of W P Grier Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W P Grier Middle School?
W P Grier Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does W P Grier Middle School offer ?
W P Grier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W P Grier Middle School part of?
W P Grier Middle School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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