Kings Mountain Middle School

1000 Phifer Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 631 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 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : Kings Mountain Middle serves the southeast part of Kings Mountain, NC, covering an area of approximately 72 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kings Mountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Kings Mountain Middle School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
631 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Kings Mountain Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kings Mountain Middle School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1100 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
56%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

51%
50%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
9%
22%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Black
26%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

White
55%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
45%
0.62

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
36.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1100 out of 2,617 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Kings Mountain Middle School?
631 students attend Kings Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kings Mountain Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1.
What grades does Kings Mountain Middle School offer ?
Kings Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kings Mountain Middle School part of?
Kings Mountain Middle School is part of Cleveland County Schools.

School Reviews

Review Kings Mountain Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : Kings Mountain Middle serves the southeast part of Kings Mountain, NC, covering an area of approximately 72 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Request Information

Related School Videos

Quick Links