Enrollment
174
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, NC
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370162003563
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Dallas, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162003563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is a small high school in Dallas, North Carolina, enrolling 174 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 96% of North Carolina schools and 58% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of North Carolina schools, with 174 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 67/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dallas's high schools, it stands alongside North Gaston High (1,061 students): Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 19.6:1).
Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students) and Hunter Huss High (1,165 students) alongside Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences compares
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 58% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,409
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.7%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gaston County Schools, which includes Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences.
$11,409
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 64.3%
Federal 19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Dallas
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~174 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
How many students attend Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is 24.9:1, which is 58% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
46.9% of students at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Dallas, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dallas on the city page.
Is Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences a good school?
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and Forestview High (1,133 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.
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