• Gaston County Schools achieved a record-high graduation rate of 88.8% for the 2024-25 school year. • Three schools in the district, including Gaston Early College, achieved a 100% graduation rate. • Just under half of the students, 48.4%, are considered proficient at their grade level based on annual testing.

Preliminary data from state accountability assessments revealed an all-time high graduation rate for Gaston County Schools and changes in some student performance levels in the 2024-25 school year.

Here’s a look at the preliminary numbers.

Graduation rate

According to a press release from the district, its graduation rate for the 2024-25 school year was 88.8%.

Gaston Early College, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences and Highland School of Technology all achieved a 100

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