Serious incidents run slightly below the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 2 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 1 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Highland Sch of Technology ranks #10 of 56 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Elementary | KG–05 | 52 | A |
| Cherryville Elementary | PK–03 | 51 | A |
| W A Bess Elementary School | PK–05 | 51 | A |
| J B Page Primary School | PK–01 | 51 | A |
| Bessemer City Primary | PK–02 | 47 | A |
| Hawks Nest STEAM Academy | KG–05 | 47 | A |
| Ida Rankin Elementary School | PK–05 | 46 | A |
| Gaston Virtual Academy Middle | KG–08 | 46 | A |