Summary:
The 27832 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the other schools in the area struggle with low test scores and rankings, KIPP Gaston College Preparatory, the alternative school, stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, demonstrating stronger academic performance across multiple subjects and grade levels.
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory has a more diverse student population, with 80.33% African American, 6.61% Hispanic, and 6.3% White students, compared to the other two schools which have student populations that are over 80% African American. The school also outperforms the state and KIPP Gaston College Preparatory district averages in most subject areas and grade levels, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, Gaston STEM Leadership Academy and Northampton County High School lag significantly behind the state averages in test scores across the board.
All three schools in the 27832 zip code area have extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 97.74% to 98.95%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. While Gaston STEM Leadership Academy and Northampton County High School spend around $18,000 and $17,000 per student, respectively, which is higher than the state average, this higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The focus should be on how the resources are being utilized and what specific strategies are being implemented to support student learning and achievement in this economically disadvantaged area.
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