- North Gaston High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland School of Technology (414 vs. 41).
- North Gaston High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Highland School of Technology (187 vs. 11).
- Highland School of Technology reported a higher gifted & talented than North Gaston High School (227 vs. 82).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
North Gaston High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland School of Technology (414 vs. 41).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
North Gaston High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Highland School of Technology (275 vs. 131).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highland School of Technology reported a higher gifted & talented than North Gaston High School (227 vs. 82).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
North Gaston High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Highland School of Technology (187 vs. 11).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
North Gaston High School reported a higher students per counselor than Highland School of Technology (350.2:1 vs. 267.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at North Gaston High School
1 metric was reported by North Gaston High School. Comparable data for Highland School of Technology is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
89%
Reported Only at Highland School of Technology
1 metric was reported by Highland School of Technology. Comparable data for North Gaston High School is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
62
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
North Gaston High School
$12,189.66
Highland School of Technology
$12,189.66
Local revenue share
North Gaston High School
20.1%
Highland School of Technology
20.1%
State revenue share
North Gaston High School
55.4%
Highland School of Technology
55.4%
Federal revenue share
North Gaston High School
24.6%
Highland School of Technology
24.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
North Gaston High School
28.7%
Highland School of Technology
28.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Gaston County
$65,472
Gaston County
$65,472
Poverty rate
Gaston County
12.8%
Gaston County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Gaston County
26%
Gaston County
26%
Unemployment rate
Gaston County
3.7%
Gaston County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.