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2 schools in Lowell

North Carolina · Public K-12

2 public K-12 schools operate inside Lowell, with combined enrollment of about 1,079 students (1 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Lowell

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,079
-201 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
25%
was 16%
% Black
27%
was 20%
% Asian
3%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,768
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,079
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Holbrook MiddleMiddle06-08712
Lowell ElementaryElementaryPK-05367

About Lowell

Public education in Lowell, North Carolina runs across 2 schools that enrolls roughly 1,079 students. By footprint, Lowell sits in the compact bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,079 students, decreased 16% from the 1,280 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 16% to 25%.

On this page, the community for Lowell discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lowell?
Lowell, North Carolina has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,079 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lowell?
Lowell has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lowell?
Holbrook Middle is the largest public school in Lowell by enrollment, with approximately 712 students.
What school districts serve Lowell?
Lowell public schools are operated by Gaston County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Lowell cover?
Public schools in Lowell serve students from pre-K through grade 8.