Northampton County High School
Gaston, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 42.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | D | D | D |
| School performance score | 42 | 47 | 42 |
| School achievement score | 34.4 | 40.3 | 39 |
| Reading and math | 14.1% | 24.8% | 17.7% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 11.1% | 8.2% | 11.8% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 69.4% | 67.6% | 67.4% |
| Math course rigor | 90.6% | 85.9% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 6.6% | 15.3% | 10.1% |
| School growth score | 72.7 | 74.3 | 54.8 |
| Growth status | Met | Met | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
24.194 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 86.207 | 20.576 | 24.194 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
1282.26 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 556.03 | 1111.11 | 1282.26 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 273 | 257 |
| Suspended out of school | 29.3% · 80 | 44.0% · 113 |
| Suspended in school | 16.5% · 45 | 11.3% · 29 |
| Expelled | 1.8% · 5 | 1.6% · 4 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
257 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino5.4%
White5.8%
Black or African American86.8%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
- Title I
- Y
Public school directory
NCES ID 370342001412
- District
- Northampton County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 257 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24