Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Early College High School | Gaston County Schools | 09–13 | 236 | 42 | A |
| Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences | Gaston County Schools | 09–13 | 77 | 41 | A |
| Carr Elementary | Gaston County Schools | PK–05 | 627 | 25 | A |
| Costner Elementary | Gaston County Schools | PK–05 | 427 | 25 | A |
| North Gaston High | Gaston County Schools | 09–12 | 1,117 | 24 | A |
| W C Friday Middle School | Gaston County Schools | 06–08 | 585 | 12 | A |