For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,027 students in Gaston, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Gaston, SC are Frances F. Mack Intermediate and Sandhills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaston, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Gaston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gaston, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Gaston Street
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7004
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7004
Grades: 5-6
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Sandhills Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
582 Meadowfield Road
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7005
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7005
Grades: 7-8
| 519 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gaston, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Gaston, SC include Frances F. Mack Intermediate and Sandhills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gaston?
2 public schools are located in Gaston.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaston?
Gaston public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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