For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,692 students in Gaston, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Gaston, NC are Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaston, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Gaston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gaston, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gr: K-12 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Northampton County High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gaston, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Gaston, NC include Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School.
How many public schools are located in Gaston?
3 public schools are located in Gaston.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaston?
Gaston public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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