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
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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.
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
Public charter options in the region include Piedmont Community Charter School in Gastonia and Lake Norman Charter in Huntersville, both by application. Gaston Day School in Gastonia is the county's best-known independent school.
Belmont and the Upper Lake
Belmont's lake neighborhoods — Reflection Pointe, McLean South Shore and the communities along South Point Road — sit within Gaston County Schools, with South Point High School serving much of the area. The opening of CaroMont Regional Medical Center – Belmont in 2025 and continued residential growth on the peninsula mean enrollment and attendance zones are worth checking each year.
- ◆South Point High School serves much of Belmont
- ◆Charter options include Piedmont Community Charter in Gastonia
- ◆Gaston Day School is the county's best-known independent school
- ◆Verify assignment with Gaston County Schools for each address
Frequently Asked
Questions
Which high school serves Belmont?
South Point High School serves much of Belmont, including many lake-area neighborhoods. Gaston County Schools publishes attendance zones; confirm the assignment for a specific address.
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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