Total enrollment
3,183
+1 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Dallas
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
20%
was 12%
% Black
23%
was 13%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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, remained close to its prior level from the 3,182 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment increased from 13% to 23%.
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.