How do these districts compare?
| Metric | KIPP Gaston College Preparatory | Northampton County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gaston, North Carolina | Jackson, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 1,286 | 1,291 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | KIPP Gaston College Preparatory | Northampton County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,871 | $20,303 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.5% | 28.1% |
| State Revenue | 77.3% | 55.0% |
| Local Revenue | 6.2% | 16.9% |
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory
Federal State Local
Northampton County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | KIPP Gaston College Preparatory | Northampton County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.5% | 7.6% |
| African American | 82.2% | 78.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 98.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | KIPP Gaston College Preparatory | Northampton County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 1348:1 | 181.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.5% | 52.1% |
School Types
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Northampton County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.