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Gaston High School
PublicHighGrades 7–12
4550 US Highway 411, Gadsden, AL 35901 · (256) 547-8828 · Part of Etowah County School District
Students
380
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–12
What stands out about Gaston High School
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 15.5% since 2020
- Next stop for Southside kids: Southside High School
On the path
Where Southside kids come from and go next.
PK–5Southside Elementary School585 students
7–12Gaston High SchoolYou are here
12Southside High School825 students
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 22%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 45.4%
Location
Directions ↗
4550 US Highway 411, Gadsden
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 766
Grade 858
Grade 972
Grade 1057
Grade 1160
Grade 1267
Enrollment over time
329’20
342’21
368’22
362’23
380’24
Up 15.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 80%Two or more races 8%Hispanic 5%Black 5%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.