Jamie Killian
School Days: Your guide to public school options in the City of Belmont
Parents everywhere know that school zones play a role in determining where to live. Whether you’re thinking of moving to the area (check out some recent listings) or you’re already here and are looking at neighborhood school options, Gaston County Schools utilizes edulog’s query system to link residents to their neighborhood school, making these search a piece of cake (which honestly we could all use right now, literally and figuratively). If enrolling for the first time, check out the website for deadlines and to-do’s for registration.
As a continuation of our school series, we will begin highlighting public schools around the county.
First up: Belmont.
With a population of just over 12,000, Belmont is growing quickly. There are four elementary schools, a brand new middle school and two high schools serving the city’s school-aged population. The new middle school, welcoming students for the first time in the 2021-2022 school year, features a modern design, science labs, and new athletic fields.
Elementary Schools
Serving the River District and Main Street areas of Belmont, Page Primary School and Belmont Central are sister schools, together serving grades Pre-K through Grade 5. These schools are close to neighboring Catawba River Antique Mall, Stowe Park and Twister Sugar— the perfect after school treat!
Page Primary School
Address: 415 Ewing Dr., Belmont
Bell Schedule: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Grades: Pre-K- 1st
Student population: 345
Student/teacher ratio: 11:1
Belmont Central
Address: 310 Eagle Rd., Belmont
Bell Schedule: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Grades: 2-5
Student population: 725
Student/teacher ratio: 17:1
On the north side of town, just across I-85, both Catawba Heights Elementary and North Belmont Elementary neighbor Belmont Abbey College, whose rich history has heavily impacted the city, the lovely Thirsty Dog and the Stowe Family YMCA, with river access not far away.
Catawba Heights
Address: 101 Ivey St., Belmont
Bell Schedule: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Grades: Pre-K- 5th
Student population: 320
Student/teacher ratio: 11:1
North Belmont Elementary
Address: 210 School St., Belmont
Bell Schedule: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Grades: Pre-K- 5th
Student population: 400
Student/teacher ratio: 11:1
Middle School
Regardless of where you land in Belmont, all students grades six through eight will roam the halls of the brand new Belmont Middle School campus, nearby South Point High School’s campus, a few miles from local staycation spot, The Villa at Water’s Edge.
Belmont Middle School
Address: 1020 South Point Rd., Belmont
Bell Schedule: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Grades: 6-8
Student population: 715
Student/teacher ratio: 16:1
High Schools
After attending Belmont Middle School, students are then divided into north and south districts. Located in the north district, along the Stuart Cramer Trail, is Stuart W. Cramer High School. There’s plenty to do outdoors for those zoned for Stuart Cramer High School, located near neighboring downtown Cramerton. For South Point High School, neighborhoods like Belle Meade and South Point Ridge stay nearby to round out their grade school years.
South Point High School
Address: 906 S. Point Rd., Belmont
Bell Schedule: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Grades: 9-12
Student population: 1,000
Student/teacher ratio: 18:1
Stuart W. Cramer High School
Address: 101 Lakewood Rd., Belmont
Bell Schedule: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Grades: 9-12
Student population: 1,050
Student/teacher ratio: 16:1