Top Rankings
Kannapolis City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,379 students in Kannapolis City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Kannapolis City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
5,379 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Kannapolis City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
14 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,960 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
20%
# Black Students
1,457 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
27%
25%
# White Students
1,515 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
28%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
374 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
428
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
389
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
413
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
388
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
378
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
404
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
403
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
444
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
462
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
583
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
366
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
414
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
307
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,516 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,178 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,516
$11,354
Spending / Student
$11,178
$11,785
Best Kannapolis City Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Park Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Jackson Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Fred L Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Pine Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-8656
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-8656
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Forest Park Drive
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-8121
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-8121
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
North Kannapolis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Walnut Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Kannapolis Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Virginia Dare Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-4102
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-4102
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #66.
A L Brown High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 E 1st Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,670 students
Rank: #77.
Shady Brook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 Rogers Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2434
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2434
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #88.
Gw Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 East C St
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kannapolis City Schools School District?
Kannapolis City Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,379 students.
What is the rank of Kannapolis City Schools School District?
Kannapolis City Schools School District is ranked #237 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kannapolis City Schools School District?
37% of Kannapolis City Schools School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kannapolis City Schools School District?
Kannapolis City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Kannapolis City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,178 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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