Accountability Department

Mission

It is the mission of the Gaston County School’s Accountability Department to implement the North Carolina and National Testing Program, provide data support and integration for schools, and manage the student information system (PowerSchool) by implementing policies, guidelines and procedures that will help the school district meet the goals established in the district’s strategic plan.

District News

Results confirm pandemic’s effect on achievement

Test results for the 2020-2021 academic year confirm that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on student achievement.

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Gaston’s graduation rate increases to 88 percent

Gaston County Schools' graduation rate for the Class of 2020 is 88 percent. The rate is 3.1 points higher than last year.

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Gaston’s overall student proficiency increases again

The student proficiency rate increased slightly, and the school district experienced significant gains in science and middle school math.

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