For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,147 students in Dallas, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dallas, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dallas, NC are Gaston Early College High School, North Gaston High School and Costner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dallas, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaston Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Hwy 321 South, Gaston Coll
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
Gr: 9-13 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
North Gaston High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1133 Ratchford Road
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5285
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5285
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Costner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 Old 277 Loop Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
W C Friday Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Ratchford Drive
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5297
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5297
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Carr Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 S Pine St
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Rhodes Perimeter Drive, Ga
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 923-8480
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 923-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dallas, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Dallas, NC include Gaston Early College High School, North Gaston High School and Costner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dallas?
6 public schools are located in Dallas.
What percentage of students in Dallas go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dallas are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas?
Dallas public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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