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Best 28052 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,163 students in 28052, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28052, NC are Gaston Virtual Academy, Southwest Middle School and York Chester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28052 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28052, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28052, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaston Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9125
Gr: K-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Roadrunner Drive
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
York Chester Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S Clay Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 836-9609
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Ridgeview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
207 W. Bradley St.
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 867-6635
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Webb Street School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1623 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-9667
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6100
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Minority enrollment: 71%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28052 North Carolina

28052, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1621 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 64%
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
324 North Highland Stree
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1900 W Davidson Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6098
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28052, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28052, NC include Gaston Virtual Academy, Southwest Middle School and York Chester Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28052?
6 public middle schools are located in 28052.
What is the racial composition of students in 28052?
28052 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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