For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,963 students in Gastonia, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Gastonia, NC is Piedmont Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gastonia, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Gastonia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Gastonia, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2596 Robinwood Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gr: K-12 | 1,963 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Gastonia, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gastonia, NC include Piedmont Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Gastonia?
1 public charter schools are located in Gastonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Gastonia?
Gastonia public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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