A+
Excellent
96/100

Gaston Early College High School

📚 09 – 13 🏫 High School
📍 201 Hwy 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 95% · Math 90% proficient · 94th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in North Carolina for achievement

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
234
Students
enrolled
23.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%94/100reading 97th percentile, math 92nd percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%85/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +27 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency95% (+49 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency90% (+48 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+11 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White95%—reading +27 pts96th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 201 Hwy 321 South
City Dallas
ZIP Code 28034
District 3701620
NCES School ID 370162003217
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28034

Understanding the community around Gaston Early College High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,496
Per Capita Income $28,883
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%
High School or Higher 86.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $201,400
Median Rent $832
Owner-Occupied 72.8%
Renter-Occupied 27.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gaston Early College High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 39.7%
Female 60.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.8%
Hispanic/Latino 20.5%
Black 13.7%
Two or More Races 5.6%
Asian 3.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 234
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gaston Early College High School?
Gaston Early College High School has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gaston Early College High School?
Gaston Early College High School has 234 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1.
What grades does Gaston Early College High School serve?
Gaston Early College High School serves grades 09 – 13 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gaston Early College High School receive per student?
Gaston Early College High School receives $11,856 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gaston Early College High School in 28034 ▼
Avg Home Value
$287,676
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,853
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
27.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026