Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

284 Teachers

13,714 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

10:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Gaston County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	12:1	10:1	11:1
2024	12:1	10:1	11:1
2023	10:1	10:1	11:1
2022	11:1	10:1	11:1
2021	11:1	10:1	11:1
2020	12:1	10:1	12:1
2019	12:1	10:1	12:1
2018	13:1	10:1	12:1
2017	13:1	10:1	12:1
2016	12:1	10:1	12:1
2015	12:1	10:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

49%

48%

Average Class Size

17 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Gaston County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	17	15	15
2024	18	15	15
2023	18	15	15
2022	18	15	15
2021	18	15	15
2020	17	15	15
2019	17	15	15
2018	17	15	15
2017	18	15	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

8 courses

11 courses

Average SAT score

1418

(Out of 1600)

1207

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,208

$11,997

Average Summer Program Cost

$158

$743

Average % on Financial Aid

55%

31%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,553

$5,559

Average Acceptance Rate

87%

85%

Average Endowment Size

$8.5 million

$16.07 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57

0.58

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Gaston County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	0.56	0.58	0.65
2024	0.53	0.58	0.65
2023	0.49	0.58	0.65
2022	0.48	0.56	0.64
2021	0.47	0.55	0.64
2020	0.44	0.54	0.64
2019	0.44	0.53	0.63
2018	0.45	0.53	0.63
2017	0.46	0.51	0.61
2016	0.48	0.51	0.61
2015	0.47	0.50	0.61

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# American Indian Students

13 Students

641 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

70 Students

4,214 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Gaston County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	3%	4%	5%
2024	2%	4%	5%
2023	1%	4%	5%
2022	1%	3%	4%
2021	1%	3%	4%
2020	1%	4%	4%
2019	2%	3%	4%
2018	2%	3%	4%
2017	1%	3%	4%
2016	1%	2%	4%
2015	1%	2%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

120 Students

5,799 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Gaston County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	4%	5%	9%
2024	4%	5%	9%
2023	2%	4%	9%
2022	2%	3%	8%
2021	2%	3%	9%
2020	2%	3%	9%
2019	2%	3%	8%
2018	2%	3%	8%
2017	2%	2%	8%
2016	2%	2%	8%
2015	2%	2%	8%

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# Black Students

321 Students

9,646 Students

% Black Students

10%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Gaston County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	10%	7%	7%
2024	10%	7%	7%
2023	7%	7%	8%
2022	7%	7%	7%
2021	7%	7%	7%
2020	7%	7%	8%
2019	7%	7%	7%
2018	7%	7%	7%
2017	6%	6%	7%
2016	6%	7%	7%
2015	6%	7%	8%

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# White Students

2,082 Students

79,795 Students

% White Students

61%

59%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Gaston County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	62%	59%	52%
2024	66%	60%	52%
2023	68%	59%	52%
2022	68%	62%	54%
2021	70%	63%	54%
2020	73%	64%	54%
2019	72%	64%	56%
2018	72%	65%	56%
2017	71%	66%	58%
2016	69%	66%	58%
2015	70%	67%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

13 Students

496 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

784 Students

34,470 Students

% of Others Students

23%

26%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Gaston County Average	North Carolina (NC) Average	National Average
2025	21%	25%	26%
2024	18%	24%	26%
2023	22%	26%	25%
2022	22%	25%	25%
2021	20%	24%	25%
2020	17%	22%	24%
2019	17%	23%	24%
2018	17%	22%	23%
2017	20%	23%	22%
2016	22%	23%	22%
2015	21%	21%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gaston County, NC?

The private schools in Gaston County, NC include Gaston Day School, First United Meth Day Care Center, and Community Christian Academy.

How many private schools are located in Gaston County?

14 private schools are located in Gaston County.

How diverse are private schools in Gaston County?

Gaston County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.

What percentage of students in Gaston County go to private school?

9% of all K-12 students in Gaston County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gaston County?

87% of private schools in Gaston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Which private schools in Gaston County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Gaston County include: Assembly Of Faith Chr. School vs. Cramerton Christian Academy, Gaston Day School vs. Gaston Christian School, Gaston Christian School vs. Gaston Day School

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