GASTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gaston Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Northampton County Schools school district, located in Gaston, NC with about 189 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 13 teachers, Gaston Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Gaston Middle School, located at 400 Broughton Street in Gaston, North Carolina, is a public educational institution serving students within the Northampton County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social rigors of high school. The school operates as part of the broader Northampton County school system, which is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the local community.
The school’s official online presence, hosted through the SharpSchool platform, serves as a hub for communication between the administration, educators, parents, and students. By maintaining this digital resource, Gaston Middle School provides access to important logistical information, academic calendars, and school news, aiming to keep the community engaged and informed. While primarily focused on academic achievement, the school also reflects the unique character of the Gaston area, working to provide its student body with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in their educational journey.
For more information, contact Gaston Middle at (252) 537-2520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
GASTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gaston, NC with about 189 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northampton County Schools
- Total Students:
- 189
- Teachers:
- 13
- 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 189 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GASTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.3%
- White
- 9.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 42.3%
- Male
- 57.7%
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.