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Best Gastonia Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,806 students in Gastonia, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gastonia, NC are Highland School Of Technology, Forestview High School and Piedmont Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gastonia, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Gastonia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Gastonia, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland School Of Technology, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Gastonia, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1600 N Morris Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Forestview High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5545 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 861-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,963 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Ashbrook High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2222 S New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Hunter Huss High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1518 Edgefield Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
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 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
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 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gastonia, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gastonia, NC include Highland School Of Technology, Forestview High School and Piedmont Community Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Gastonia?
8 public high schools are located in Gastonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Gastonia?
Gastonia public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gastonia are often viewed compared to one another?

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