W P Grier Middle School

W P Grier Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1622 E Garrison Blvd,  Gastonia, NC
Gaston County Schools
2.5
3.6
691 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mitchell Allen
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
28%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
24%
State Average
54.6%
Science
52.4%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
242:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Black
52.1%
Hispanic
26.1%
White
13.4%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
11/13/2021
Grier is a Great Place to Be, They all are committed to the success of every knight, every day. It was very good they really helped me but their was lots of fights but we still remanied strong.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/17/2025
I have a child with some disabilities who had 3 breakdowns from the overcrowded classrooms and not one time was I informed by the staff. Her therapist had to tell me. She thought she could handle it on her own. She was bullied and slapped. Her report card says she missed 10 days but she's got "perfe...
5.0 parent
7/12/2025
Now that higher-income neighborhoods are assigned to the school, the culture and parent involvement is improving. I think great things are in-store for this school's future!
5.0 parent
6/7/2024
Despite negative reports, this school has made a major turnaround. New Administration has implemented positive initiatives in the school's culture to help families as well as students. They are doing amazing noteworthy things. The staff are very knowledgeable and supportive, the current Administrato...
1.0 student
8/21/2023
StupidIs crazy no safety I give it 1 star

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W P Grier Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Gastonia, NC, in the Gastonia neighborhood, and is served by the Gaston County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 691 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. W P Grier Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $296,770. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ashbrook High School, Hunter Huss High School, Warlick Academy School, and more. Learn more about what Gastonia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near W P Grier Middle School.

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