Best middle schools in Gaston County Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 11 schools in Gaston County Schools, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- Elementary Schools in Gaston County Schools
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in Gaston County Schools
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Gaston County Schools
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Gaston County Schools
- Largest Schools in Gaston County Schools
- 168Cramerton MiddleCramerton · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 959 students
- 264Belmont MiddleBelmont · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 770 students
- 340Stanley MiddleStanley · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 602 students
- 438Mount Holly MiddleMount Holly · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 570 students
- 536Holbrook MiddleLowell · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 712 students
- 634John Chavis Middle SchoolCherryville · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 731W C Friday Middle SchoolDallas · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 618 students
- 827Southwest MiddleGastonia · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 832 students
- 919York Chester MiddleGastonia · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 1018Bessemer City MiddleBessemer City · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 497 students
- 1118W P Grier Middle SchoolGastonia · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 659 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cramerton Middle Cramerton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.1 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 959 |
| 2 | Belmont Middle Belmont · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.2 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 770 |
| 3 | Stanley Middle Stanley · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.5 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 602 |
| 4 | Mount Holly Middle Mount Holly · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.3 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 570 |
| 5 | Holbrook Middle Lowell · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.3 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 712 |
| 6 | John Chavis Middle School Cherryville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 33.7 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 7 | W C Friday Middle School Dallas · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.8 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 618 |
| 8 | Southwest Middle Gastonia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 832 |
| 9 | York Chester Middle Gastonia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 10 | Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 497 |
| 11 | W P Grier Middle School Gastonia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 659 |
Cramerton Middle in Cramerton leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Gaston County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 68.1. Of the 11 schools shown, 11 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina middle schools rankings, every school on the Gaston County Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Gaston County Schools?
Cramerton Middle in Cramerton, North Carolina ranks first among middle schools in Gaston County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 68.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 959).
How are middle schools in Gaston County Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.