Total enrollment
3,183
+121 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in Dallas
North Carolina · Public K-12
In Dallas, public K-12 schools number 6 and serve approximately 3,183 students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Dallas
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,104
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,183
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 665 |
| Costner Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 430 |
| Gaston Early College High School | High | 09-13 | 235 |
| Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences | High | 09-12 | 174 |
| North Gaston High | High | 09-12 | 1,061 |
| W C Friday Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 618 |
About Dallas
Dallas is a mid-sized North Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 3,183 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,183 students, expanded 4% from the 3,062 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Dallas discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.