Woodhill Elementary School

1027 Woodhill Drive
Gastonia, NC 28052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodhill Elementary 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 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodhill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Woodhill Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Woodhill Elementary 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 Woodhill Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#2440 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Woodhill Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodhill Elementary 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.
23%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodhill Elementary 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.
35-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Woodhill Elementary 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
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Woodhill Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Woodhill Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Woodhill Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Woodhill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Woodhill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Woodhill Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Woodhill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Woodhill Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodhill Elementary 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 Woodhill Elementary 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)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodhill Elementary 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 Woodhill Elementary School's ranking?
Woodhill Elementary School is ranked #2440 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Woodhill Elementary School often compared to?
Woodhill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary 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 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Woodhill Elementary School?
504 students attend Woodhill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Woodhill Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodhill Elementary School?
Woodhill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Woodhill Elementary School offer ?
Woodhill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodhill Elementary School part of?
Woodhill Elementary School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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