Gaston High School ranked #888 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #779 in 2022, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 69%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40–44%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 563 students in 2017 to 362 students in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 42% in 2007 to 70% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 362 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, consistent with a suburban New Jersey high school setting.
Gaston High School's graduation rate consistently met or exceeded the state average, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Gaston High School's student population of 362 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Black, Silver, Cardinal
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
Gaston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaston High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#888 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Gaston High School's ranking?
Gaston High School is ranked #888 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gaston High School often compared to?
Gaston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gaston High School?
The graduation rate of Gaston High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gaston High School?
362 students attend Gaston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Gaston High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaston High School?
Gaston High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gaston High School offer ?
Gaston High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaston High School part of?
Gaston High School is part of Etowah County School District.
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