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Parent: Our daughter is a GDS graduate and our son a current student. While we've always been pleased with Gaston Day, we were especially thankful for the manner in which the COVID19 situation was handled. Our son missed one Monday of instruction while the faculty was being trained. From that point forward, he was online live with his teachers daily for the remainder of the school year. His academic classes, including band and pe, and all advisory groups were carried on with fidelity. In addition to whole group instruction, he was able to continue working in small groups with friends and make class presentations during this time. We experienced no "busy work." While we understand other schools may have had unavoidable technological obstacles, my husband and I were grateful for the preparation and attention to ensuring the academic year was completed in a solid learning environment. Gaston Day is one of the best decisions we've made for our family!...Read 112 Reviews
#9 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
GASTONIA, NC,
PK, K-12,
112 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Our daughter is a GDS graduate and our son a current student. While we've always been pleased with Gaston Day, we were especially thankful for the manner in which the COVID19 situation was handled. ....
Our daughter is a GDS graduate and our son a current student. While we've always been pleased with Gaston Day, we were especially thankful for the manner in which the COVID19 situation was handled. ....
Read 112 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 505,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Sophomore: I love being a part of the Rams family. HST has a wide range of sports, clubs, and social outings. They give every opportunity for students to get involved on and off campus. The staff is wonderful, every teacher I’ve had goes to great lengths to make sure the whole class can understand and apply the concepts that they teach. They usually offer after/before school tutoring and plenty of extra credit opportunities. Everything about my experience at Highland Tech has been wonderful. Currently, I’m a part of 7 extracurriculars and loving every single one. The classes are definitely more challenging, and typically have a heavier work load, so if you have difficulty with time management, HST may not be for you. It would also be beneficial to you to get involved. I didn’t realize what a difference it would make in my freshman year. Going to HST rather than my feeder school was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my academic career, and I recommend you do the same. Go Rams!...Read 232 Reviews
#21 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.
Gaston County Schools, NC,
9-12,
232 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says I love being a part of the Rams family. HST has a wide range of sports, clubs, and social outings. They give every opportunity for students to get involved on and off campus. The staff is wonderful,....
I love being a part of the Rams family. HST has a wide range of sports, clubs, and social outings. They give every opportunity for students to get involved on and off campus. The staff is wonderful,....
Read 232 reviews.
Students: 553,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Parent: Lake Norman Christian School gives its kids a quality, faith-based education in a caring and encouraging environment. The staff and teachers are wonderful. Our daughter's teacher is absolutely amazing and truly loves her students. The level of caring projects from everyone we encounter there. Equally important is the rigor of their curriculum and the ability to provide smaller class sizes for its students. A great environment all the way around!...Read 16 Reviews
#50 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
HUNTERSVILLE, NC,
K-12,
16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Lake Norman Christian School gives its kids a quality, faith-based education in a caring and encouraging environment. The staff and teachers are wonderful. Our daughter's teacher is absolutely....
Lake Norman Christian School gives its kids a quality, faith-based education in a caring and encouraging environment. The staff and teachers are wonderful. Our daughter's teacher is absolutely....
Read 16 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 191,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Senior: My experience at East Wake Academy has been mixed all throughout my years. I first arrived in Kindergarten, so I will have been attending the school for 13 years! Throughout middle school I experienced a whole new building being built for the middle school students, unfortunately, I was only able to be apart of that for a semester until I started my freshman year. This school is truly a college prep school and the teachers and staff truly care about you and how you are doing in your classes, which means a lot. This school has a few different ways of handling things compared to other schools, we wear uniforms and have a dress code for all students. Since I have always been apart of this rule since kindergarten, I have yet to know a difference. It makes things easier and gives everyone kids a chance to be equal. Our school is very small compared to other schools. This has made it easier to connect with others and form lifelong friendships. This school has been more than amazing for me...Read 70 Reviews
Public School,
ZEBULON, NC,
70 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says My experience at East Wake Academy has been mixed all throughout my years. I first arrived in Kindergarten, so I will have been attending the school for 13 years! Throughout middle school I....
My experience at East Wake Academy has been mixed all throughout my years. I first arrived in Kindergarten, so I will have been attending the school for 13 years! Throughout middle school I....
Read 70 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 1,202,
Parent: My son transferred in 8th grade (he is now a Sophomore) after growing frustrated with the over-crowding and disruptive behavior in the public schools. He craved a more intimate environment and was immediately welcomed by his new classmates. We found his new friends to be exceptionally well mannered and respectful. We have found the teachers to be very committed to their faith and education. There is a strong Christian foundation and the school does a good job not only providing a good academic curriculum but also a good focus on developing good character. The school is very responsive and supportive to the kids and families (it took me a while to get used to dealing with people with common sense and friendliness-I had forgotten that was possible). We have found the school to provide the type of education, we all want for our kids, without an elitist feel and the comfort of knowing we are teaching our kids about school, life and faith!...Read 64 Reviews
#59 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
64 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My son transferred in 8th grade (he is now a Sophomore) after growing frustrated with the over-crowding and disruptive behavior in the public schools. He craved a more intimate environment and was....
My son transferred in 8th grade (he is now a Sophomore) after growing frustrated with the over-crowding and disruptive behavior in the public schools. He craved a more intimate environment and was....
Read 64 reviews.
Students: 590,
Senior: I have spent ten years at MICS and I have enjoyed my time here. This school has some excellent teachers who have given 110% while teaching and working with students. MICS has a very inclusive and welcoming environment and provides a solid education for students of all grades. As a high school senior, I greatly appreciate the steps the teachers and counselors have taken to ensure everyone is able to graduate and attend college. However, I would like a wider range of clubs and after school activities, almost all attention is put into sports...Read 74 Reviews
#95 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.
MT. HOLLY, NC,
74 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I have spent ten years at MICS and I have enjoyed my time here. This school has some excellent teachers who have given 110% while teaching and working with students. MICS has a very inclusive and....
I have spent ten years at MICS and I have enjoyed my time here. This school has some excellent teachers who have given 110% while teaching and working with students. MICS has a very inclusive and....
Read 74 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 1,552,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
Niche User: I love that Northside is diverse in many ways. It is a true depiction of what God's love is all about; a variety of people coming together with one purpose-to give the best and glorify God. They have top notch sports and fine arts. I love their new dance program and how all aspects of the school aim for excellence. Northside campus has an inexplicable peace about it and I could not be any prouder to be involved anywhere else. Academics, Attitude, Arts, and Athletics are all important at Northside and it shows!...Read 70 Reviews
#71 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
CHARLOTTE, NC,
70 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I love that Northside is diverse in many ways. It is a true depiction of what God's love is all about; a variety of people coming together with one purpose-to give the best and glorify God. They have....
I love that Northside is diverse in many ways. It is a true depiction of what God's love is all about; a variety of people coming together with one purpose-to give the best and glorify God. They have....
Students: 166,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Junior: Levine Middle College High School has provided me the advantage of receiving a high-leveled education in a short amount of time. I have the opportunity of getting a head start with my desired major while obtaining access to several resources. The teachers and staff create a very welcoming environment that makes me excited to learn on a daily basis. This school provides a successful plan for college readiness by giving students the opportunity of taking classes at a community college. Students receive an early experience of college classes while they are able to obtain college credits that are transferrable to other colleges and universities in North Carolina. I have personally enjoyed my time at Levine Middle College High School by becoming involved in school clubs and activities that are hosted by other students. The teachers, staff, and administration are easily accessible and make a great effort in assisting each and every student...Read 38 Reviews
#135 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC,
11-12,
38 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says Levine Middle College High School has provided me the advantage of receiving a high-leveled education in a short amount of time. I have the opportunity of getting a head start with my desired major....
Levine Middle College High School has provided me the advantage of receiving a high-leveled education in a short amount of time. I have the opportunity of getting a head start with my desired major....
Read 38 reviews.
Students: 232,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 42 to 1,
Works Here: Gaston Christian School is an excellent place to send your child if you desire for them to have a well rounded christian education. The administration and staff are very attentive to your child’s needs. Gaston Christian has a wide selection of fine arts classes for your child from art to wood-shop, choir to theater, band to costuming, as well as athletic opportunities in several sports and cheer-leading. The academic opportunities for your child at Gaston Christian are exceptional as well. Gaston Christian offers many classes especially for college credit. When your child graduates from Gaston Christian they will have the necessary tools to be a well rounded individual and be able to defend their faith in a secular world...Read 84 Reviews
#93 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
84 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says Gaston Christian School is an excellent place to send your child if you desire for them to have a well rounded christian education. The administration and staff are very attentive to your child’s....
Gaston Christian School is an excellent place to send your child if you desire for them to have a well rounded christian education. The administration and staff are very attentive to your child’s....
Read 84 reviews.
Students: 952,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Parent: My daughter had a great first year! She excelled academicly, raved about each of her teachers consistently and made many new friends. Any glimpse of bullying was nipped in the bud right away and the entire staff was right on top of discipline and class disruptions in a fair manner (taking the time to fully investigate many sides). The staff is responsive, keeps the kids motivated and making the right choices for success is rewarded quarterly. Parents volunteer and support the needs of the school and their community involvement. I am 100% satisfied with this school and the quality of teachers and leadership...Read 9 Reviews
#230 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina.
6-8,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My daughter had a great first year! She excelled academicly, raved about each of her teachers consistently and made many new friends. Any glimpse of bullying was nipped in the bud right away and the....
My daughter had a great first year! She excelled academicly, raved about each of her teachers consistently and made many new friends. Any glimpse of bullying was nipped in the bud right away and the....
Read 9 reviews.
Students: 1,085,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
#450 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
PK, K-5,
Students: 824,
Senior: I personally felt in all four years of attending SCHS, that the faculty members, along with the Counselors actually listen and care about the students. They are approachable and willing to work with us, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual learning is not only different for students, it's also different for the teachers. They really took their initiative to help the best they could to make our year a success. I appreciate their time and patience and will always be grateful for them. Safety is important and they looked out for us as well as visitors and faculty staff...Read 77 Reviews
#204 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.
77 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I personally felt in all four years of attending SCHS, that the faculty members, along with the Counselors actually listen and care about the students. They are approachable and willing to work with....
I personally felt in all four years of attending SCHS, that the faculty members, along with the Counselors actually listen and care about the students. They are approachable and willing to work with....
Read 77 reviews.
Students: 1,040,
#248 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 683,
#252 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina.
Students: 675,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
#626 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 604,
#320 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina.
Students: 650,
Parent: This school has the best teachers, my daughter is loving the school. She said that they her favorite is her 6th grade mathematics teacher.Read 3 Reviews
#331 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says This school has the best teachers, my daughter is loving the school. She said that they her favorite is her 6th grade mathematics teacher..
This school has the best teachers, my daughter is loving the school. She said that they her favorite is her 6th grade mathematics teacher..
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 788,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
#687 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
Students: 521,
#731 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
Students: 315,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 706,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Senior: Victory Christian center school is indeed a Christ centered academic community which develops young leaders for the glory of God. It is a safe haven for all kids. I have been treated with unimaginable love, support and discipline, I can boldly say I am prepared for the next level, due to the amount of knowledge attained at victory. If you are looking for quality and Christian education, Victory is your home!...Read 57 Reviews
57 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Victory Christian center school is indeed a Christ centered academic community which develops young leaders for the glory of God. It is a safe haven for all kids. I have been treated with....
Victory Christian center school is indeed a Christ centered academic community which develops young leaders for the glory of God. It is a safe haven for all kids. I have been treated with....
Read 57 reviews.
Students: 216,
Junior: My experience at Hopewell High School has been a very good experience. The academics are above average for most schools because of the Cambridge AS/A level Program. The Cambridge Program is an advanced courses program and I personally think this program produces very well rounded students. This program also reflects college coursework better than other programs such as AP. One thing to note, the AP curriculum there is very limited due to the Cambridge program. The music department is one of the school’s strength as they are known throughout NC as the Award Winning Titanium Sound Band. The school provides a lot of resources for students as well and the CTE and PLTW courses such as Engineering and Biomedical pathways ensures the basics for classes of these careers...Read 378 Reviews
378 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says My experience at Hopewell High School has been a very good experience. The academics are above average for most schools because of the Cambridge AS/A level Program. The Cambridge Program is an....
My experience at Hopewell High School has been a very good experience. The academics are above average for most schools because of the Cambridge AS/A level Program. The Cambridge Program is an....
Read 378 reviews.
Students: 1,819,
Senior: I have had a great experience at East Gaston High School. Starting my freshman year I have had the best teachers. They want to help in anyway they can, and they're always there for us. I played volleyball my freshman year, then switched to tennis my sophomore to senior year. Playing sports was great for me. We have the best student section, and team spirit for our football games. The school always comes together for each other. I would recommend East Gaston to everyone...Read 210 Reviews
210 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I have had a great experience at East Gaston High School. Starting my freshman year I have had the best teachers. They want to help in anyway they can, and they're always there for us. I played....
I have had a great experience at East Gaston High School. Starting my freshman year I have had the best teachers. They want to help in anyway they can, and they're always there for us. I played....
Read 210 reviews.
Students: 862,
Parent: Overwhelmingly positive experience at North Belmont. Staff and administration are on point but foster a family-like atmosphere. Teachers were generally smart, effective, and caring. Administration was always responsive to any issues. I would have liked the AIG program to be more robust but I think that is more of a reflection of Gaston County as a whole. Overall highly recommended!...Read 1 Review
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Overwhelmingly positive experience at North Belmont. Staff and administration are on point but foster a family-like atmosphere. Teachers were generally smart, effective, and caring. Administration....
Overwhelmingly positive experience at North Belmont. Staff and administration are on point but foster a family-like atmosphere. Teachers were generally smart, effective, and caring. Administration....
Students: 370,
K-5,
Students: 488,
3-5,
Students: 368,
Parent: As my daughters prepare to graduate this May, I can't say enough about Saint Mary's School. SMS has been an exceptional experience for my two girls (twins). The level of engagement, community, academics, and spirit that SMS offers is unparalleled. Educationally, my girls and their peers are challenged to love learning and to learn to think critically. SMS helps them amplify their voices, find confidence, learn to lead, and fostered their individual growth. Both of my daughters love the Saint Mary's community and have enjoyed extracurriculars including participating in sports, the arts, and several student clubs and organizations, including student government. Saint Mary's girls truly do find and develop lifelong friendships, and I am simply in awe of the amazing network of alumnae they have available to them. I was also impressed that they were provided internship experiences prior to college! And, their four-year seminar program and college counseling is phenomenal. GoSaints!...Read 31 Reviews
RALEIGH, NC,
31 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says As my daughters prepare to graduate this May, I can't say enough about Saint Mary's School. SMS has been an exceptional experience for my two girls (twins). The level of engagement, community,....
As my daughters prepare to graduate this May, I can't say enough about Saint Mary's School. SMS has been an exceptional experience for my two girls (twins). The level of engagement, community,....
Read 31 reviews.
Students: 297,
Parent: As a teacher who has taught 12 years in a public school setting, I would have never imagined choosing private school for my sons. After a tough year in kindergarten, my oldest son struggled and didn’t show much academic progress due to large class size. After much thought, I realized that a smaller class size is what he needed to cultivate the best learning environment...After researching all the available private schools here in Southern Frederick County, I was dismayed by the few options nearby. After thoughtful consideration, Barnesville fulfilled all of my expectations as a teacher parent. It provided small class sizes, a great amount of time spent outside, many cross-curricular learning opportunities, and a strong community. The teachers are extra caring and it was evident during our time distance learning. If you are looking for a school that offers meaningful relationships where your child is given many opportunities to grow and learn, Barnesville is for you!...Read 12 Reviews
BARNESVILLE, MD,
PK, K-8,
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says As a teacher who has taught 12 years in a public school setting, I would have never imagined choosing private school for my sons. After a tough year in kindergarten, my oldest son struggled and...After researching all the available private schools here in Southern Frederick County, I was dismayed by the few options nearby. After thoughtful consideration, Barnesville fulfilled all of my....
As a teacher who has taught 12 years in a public school setting, I would have never imagined choosing private school for my sons. After a tough year in kindergarten, my oldest son struggled and...After researching all the available private schools here in Southern Frederick County, I was dismayed by the few options nearby. After thoughtful consideration, Barnesville fulfilled all of my....
Read 12 reviews.
Students: 136,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,