Best Public Middle Schools in 28052 (Gastonia, NC) (2026)

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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 score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and 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

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Rank: #11.

Gaston Virtual Academy

Magnet School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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207 W. Bradley St.
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 867-6635

Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #55.

Webb Street School

Special Education School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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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

Gaston Virtual Middle School

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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

Arlington Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1621 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073

Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Forest Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079

Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Highland Charter (Closed 2013)

Charter School

324 North Highland Stree
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047

Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rhyne Elementary School (Closed 2016)

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).