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Best Gastonia Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,843 students in Gastonia, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gastonia, NC are Piedmont Community Charter School, Gaston Virtual Academy and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gastonia, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Gastonia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Gastonia, NC (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2596 Robinwood Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gr: K-12 | 1,940 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
W P Grier Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1622 E Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9604
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Warlick Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1316 Spencer Mountain Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9608
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Gaston Virtual Middle School
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6100
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Minority enrollment: 71%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gastonia, North Carolina

Gastonia, 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
Hawks Nest Intermediate (Closed 2023)
3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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 Gastonia, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gastonia, NC include Piedmont Community Charter School, Gaston Virtual Academy and Southwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gastonia?
9 public middle schools are located in Gastonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Gastonia?
Gastonia public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Gastonia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gastonia include: W P Grier Middle School vs. Southwest Middle School, Southwest Middle School vs. W P Grier Middle School

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