W P Grier Middle School

W.P. Grier Middle School has a student body of just over 600 young learners.

Students of W.P. Grier Middle School have many great experiences like their school greenhouse.

W.P. Grier Middle School serves the students and families of Gastonia just West of Charlotte.

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

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mitchell Allen

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
24%

Reading Proficiency
28%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

28%

Math Proficiency

24%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0

3/15/2024

Ive been here at Grier Middle school for over a year now. The academics, the food, and the teachers/faculty is TERRIBLE, and the sanitary is bad. Roaches in the lunches, classroom, and dont get me started with the rats and all other types of bugs...

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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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322

Average Home Value

$296,467

Median Lot Size

13,503 Sq Ft

% Renters

46%

Average Household Income

$68,791

% of College Grads

23.8%

Median Age

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Ashbrook High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Hunter Huss High School

9th to 12th
Public

Warlick Academy School

6th to 12th
Public

C+

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Playground
Parking Lot

Smyre Millenium Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Ferguson Park

Lineberger Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool

Dallas Park

Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Fishing

Rankin Lake Park

Boating
Disc Golf
Fishing

Erwin Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football

Cloninger Park

Trails
Playground
Parking Lot

Martha Rivers Park

Baseball/Softball
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North Carolina Gaston County Gastonia 28054

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $296,467. 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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