W P GRIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
W P Grier Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Gastonia, NC with about 669 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, W P Grier Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
W.P. Grier Middle School is a public middle school located in Gastonia, North Carolina, and is part of the Gaston County Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. It emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing various opportunities for student growth through extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.
The school places a strong focus on community engagement and academic excellence, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating modern educational tools and maintaining close communication with families, W.P. Grier aims to create a well-rounded school experience. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, district news, and staff contacts through their official portal on the Gaston County Schools website.
For more information, contact W P Grier Middle School at (704) 836-9604 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gastonia, NC 28054-5176
(704) 836-9604
W P GRIER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gastonia, NC with about 669 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gaston County Schools
- Total Students:
- 669
- Teachers:
- 39.45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 669 students
- Black or African American
- 48.4%
- White
- 22.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.