North Carolina

Gaston County Schools

Gaston County Schools serves Belmont and the McLean South Shore community — anchored by South Point High School, which routinely ranks among the county's best.

Belmont Schools

Belmont Central Elementary and Belmont Middle feed South Point High, the district's strongest academic high school and a regular state athletic contender.

◆Belmont Central Elementary
◆Belmont Middle School
◆South Point High School

Athletic Tradition

South Point High's athletic program — football, wrestling, and women's soccer in particular — anchors one of Gaston County's strongest traditional sports cultures. Belmont Middle and the elementary feeders maintain active intramural and club programs supported by the broader Belmont community.

Career Academies

Gaston County operates several career and technical education academies — engineering, health sciences, advanced manufacturing — accessible to South Point students through cross-campus programming. The district's CTE investment has expanded measurably over the past five years.

Charter and Choice Options

Within Gaston County, Piedmont Community Charter and Lake Norman Charter (in adjacent counties, accessible by application) round out the public choice landscape. Belmont Abbey College Prep operates as the area's principal independent option.

Frequently Asked

Questions

What is the size of South Point High School?

South Point enrolls approximately 1,100 students, sitting in the mid-sized range for Gaston County high schools.

Are McLean South Shore residents zoned for South Point?

Yes — McLean's South Shore addresses fall within South Point's attendance zone for the current academic year; families should confirm with the district at enrollment.

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