Outside the Box.

Every student has dreams, and Gaston County is devoted to helping make your children's become reality. 

Committed to school choice and providing access to opportunity, Gaston County Schools has thirteen different school choice programs to ensure your children are the best prepared to rigorously pursue their passion.   

Academy Programs

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Leadership Academy @ Costner Elementary School

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Career Academy @ Southwest Middle School

• Career Academy @ York Chester Middle School

• Gifted and Talented Academy @ Cramerton Middle School

• Leadership Academy @ W.C. Friday Middle School

• Public Service Academy @ John Chavis Middle School

• Technology and Industrial Engineering Academy @ Bessemer City Middle School

HIGH SCHOOL

• Career Academy @ Hunter Huss High School

• Collegiate Prep Academy @ Forestview High School

• Leadership Academy @ North Gaston High School

• Health Sciences Academy @ East Gaston High School

• Public Service Academy @ Cherryville High School

• Technology and Industrial Engineering Academy @ Bessemer City High School

Magnet Schools: 
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

• Gifted and Talented Academy @ Pleasant Ridge Elementary School

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• STEAM Academy @ Stanley Middle School

• Gaston County Virtual Academy

HIGH SCHOOL

• Gaston Early College High School

• Highland School of Technology

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