How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Point High | W P Grier Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Belmont, NC | Gastonia, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 989 | 659 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.9% | 99.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Point High | W P Grier Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,856 | $11,856 |
| District | Gaston County Schools | Gaston County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Point High | W P Grier Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 9.6% |
| African American | 12.0% | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% | 29.1% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 6.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Point High | W P Grier Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 304.3:1 | 219.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.3% | 47.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 119 | 219 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.