- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, NC
North Gaston High
Federal NCES profile for North Gaston High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370162000702
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Gaston High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Gaston High has class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Gaston High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Dallas, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
North Gaston High held near 1,083 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 370162000702 · Dallas, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,061 enr · 19.6:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
North Gaston High held near 1,083 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Gaston High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashbrook High
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- Forestview Hig
Forestview High
1,133 students
- This school
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- Cramerton Midd
Cramerton Middle
959 students
What this shows North Gaston High reports 1,061 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Gaston High compares
North Gaston High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,061
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
219
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, North Gaston High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Gaston High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cramerton Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Gaston High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Dallas
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,061 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Gaston High
How many students attend North Gaston High?
North Gaston High has 1,061 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,134 (2022-23) → 1,083 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Gaston High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Gaston High is 19.6:1, which is 24% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Gaston High?
57.7% of students at North Gaston High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Gaston High?
The largest demographic group at North Gaston High is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Gaston High?
North Gaston High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Gaston High rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, North Gaston High ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides North Gaston High, 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.