For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 515 students in Gaston, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Gaston, SC is Frances F. Mack Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaston, SC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gaston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gaston, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Gaston Street
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7004
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7004
Gr: 5-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gaston, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gaston, SC include Frances F. Mack Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gaston?
1 public elementary schools are located in Gaston.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaston?
Gaston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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