Serving 990 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 990 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennedy Middle serves the southwest part of Charlotte, NC, covering an area of approximately 18.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kennedy Middle School's student population of 990 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
990 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Motto
Excellence without Exception
School Rankings
Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1687 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
42%
22%
Black
39%
24%
White
7%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
Kennedy Middle School is ranked #1687 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
990 students attend Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kennedy Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kennedy Middle School offer ?
Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Middle School part of?
Kennedy Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Kennedy Middle School located?
Kennedy Middle School is located in the Olde Whitehall neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Olde Whitehall.
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