Kings Mountain Middle School

1000 Phifer Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 700 students in grades 7-8, Kings Mountain Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kings Mountain Middle School's student population of 700 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Kings Mountain Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kings Mountain Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#859 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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43%
42%
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57%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
20%
25%
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White
63%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kings Mountain Middle School's ranking?
Kings Mountain Middle School is ranked #859 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Kings Mountain Middle School?
700 students attend Kings Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kings Mountain Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kings Mountain Middle School?
Kings Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kings Mountain Middle School offer ?
Kings Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kings Mountain Middle School part of?
Kings Mountain Middle School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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