Gaston County Schools has 55 schools and 31,487 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 40%. Also, 62.6% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Gaston County Schools: The learner body at the schools served by Gaston County Schools is 56.5% White, 14.1% Black, 22.6% Asian, 5% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 56.5% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Gaston County Schools, 62.6% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 11.1% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Gaston County Schools: Within Gaston County Schools, 99.5% of educators are certified, and 96.8% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 16:1. The district has 55 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Gaston County Schools: In Gaston County Schools, 40% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 43% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 38% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 38% tested at or above that level for math. And 54% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 38% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Gaston County Schools: Gaston County Schools spends $10,103 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $307,312,000. The school district spends $5,264.2 million on instruction, $2,622.2 million on support services and $537.7 million on other expenses.