📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Gastonia, NC · Gaston County

Gaston County Schools

Grades Pre-K – Ungraded · 30,281 students · 56 schools · 14 zip codes

4
out of 10 Rating Below Average
State reading & math proficiency · 36th percentile among North Carolina districts. Ranked within North Carolina only — not comparable across states.
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School District · North Carolina
Gaston County Schools
📍 Gastonia, NC · Gaston County · NCES LEAID 3701620
4/10
Rating
30,281
Students
56
Schools
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
14
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Phone
(704)866-6100
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 1397, Gastonia, NC 28053
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Enrollment
30,281 students
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Schools
56
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County
Gaston County, NC
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3701620
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Gaston County Schools14 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
28006AlexisGaston CountyNC
28012BelmontGaston CountyNC
28016Bessemer CityGaston CountyNC
28021CherryvilleGaston CountyNC
28032CramertonGaston CountyNC
28034DallasGaston CountyNC
28052GastoniaGaston CountyNC
28054GastoniaGaston CountyNC
28056GastoniaGaston CountyNC
28077High ShoalsGaston CountyNC
28098LowellGaston CountyNC
28101Mc AdenvilleGaston CountyNC
28120Mount HollyGaston CountyNC
28164StanleyGaston CountyNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Gaston County Schools?▼
Gaston County Schools serves 14 zip codes: 28006, 28012, 28016, 28021, 28032, 28034, 28052, 28054, 28056, 28077, 28098, 28101, 28120, 28164. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Gaston County Schools rated?▼
Gaston County Schools has an overall rating of 4 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 36th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Gaston County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 30,281 students across 56 schools for Gaston County Schools.
What grades does Gaston County Schools serve?▼
Gaston County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Gaston County Schools?▼
You can reach Gaston County Schools by phone at (704)866-6100 or by mail at PO Box 1397, Gastonia, NC 28053. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Gaston County Schools

Gaston County Schools is a public school district serving 14 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Gaston County. It carries an overall rating of 4/10 (Below Average), the 36th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (704)866-6100 before making a housing decision.

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