C
Below Average
51/100

Hunter Huss High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1518 Edgefield Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 38% · Math 37% proficient · 27th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
C+
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
1,134
Students
enrolled
21.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%27/100reading 25th percentile, math 29th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%47/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% 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 −14 points worse 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 proficiency38% (−8 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency37% (−5 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate84% (−0 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
White52%55%reading -16 pts, math -9 pts22nd percentile (list)
Black27%32%reading -12 pts, math +1 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%45%reading -11 pts, math +4 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -7 pts, math +3 pts37th 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 1518 Edgefield Avenue
City Gastonia
ZIP Code 28052
District 3701620
NCES School ID 370162000691
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28052

Understanding the community around Hunter Huss High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,448
Per Capita Income $22,904
Poverty Rate 17.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%
High School or Higher 81.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,800
Median Rent $976
Owner-Occupied 55.6%
Renter-Occupied 44.4%
View full data for ZIP 28052 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hunter Huss High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 43.4%
Hispanic/Latino 31.0%
White 19.8%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,134
Teachers (FTE) 53.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hunter Huss High?
Hunter Huss High has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Hunter Huss High?
Hunter Huss High has 1,134 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1.
What grades does Hunter Huss High serve?
Hunter Huss High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hunter Huss High receive per student?
Hunter Huss High receives $11,856 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hunter Huss High in 28052 ▼
Avg Home Value
$216,394
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,396
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
44.4%

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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