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These are some of the best public high schools in Gastonia at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Gaston County School District
30,281 students | GASTONIA, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 57 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Gastonia
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Parent / Guardian
September 12, 2025
I moved here from charlotte and it has been a nightmare since my child been there the principal don’t like black ppl I wouldn’t recommend no child there the principal is very disrespectful and so on.
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W A Bess Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
September 04, 2025
We are so impressed with New Hope Elementary! This is a very supportive environment that allows for a positive learning environment. Students are greeted with enthusiasm and teachers have a positive... More
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New Hope Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 17, 2025
I have a child with some disabilities who had 3 breakdowns from the overcrowded classrooms and not one time was I informed by the staff. Her therapist had to tell me. She thought she could handle it... More
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W P Grier Middle School