For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,434 students in 28054, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28054, NC are Piedmont Community Charter School, Ashbrook High School and Warlick Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28054 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28054, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28054 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Piedmont Community Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28054, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2596 Robinwood Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gr: K-12 | 1,940 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Ashbrook High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 S New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6600
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Warlick Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1316 Spencer Mountain Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9608
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9608
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
28054, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28054, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28054, NC include Piedmont Community Charter School, Ashbrook High School and Warlick Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 28054?
3 public high schools are located in 28054.
What is the racial composition of students in 28054?
28054 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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