W P Grier Middle School

1622 E Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/grier

659 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

W.P. Grier Middle School is a public middle school located in Gastonia, North Carolina, and is part of the Gaston County Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. It emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing various opportunities for student growth through extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school places a strong focus on community engagement and academic excellence, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating modern educational tools and maintaining close communication with families, W.P. Grier aims to create a well-rounded school experience. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, district news, and staff contacts through their official portal on the Gaston County Schools website.

659

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W P Grier Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	192
Black	348
Asian	9
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
348 (52.8%)
Hispanic
192 (29.1%)
White
63 (9.6%)
Two or More
45 (6.8%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9604
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/grier
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	656
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 222

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 211

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W P Grier Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	222
Grade 7	226
Grade 8	211

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W P Grier Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	329	49.9%
Male	330	50.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th