For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,704 students in 28086, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28086, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28086, NC are Kings Mountain High School, East Elementary School and Kings Mountain Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28086 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28086, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28086, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kings Mountain High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Phifer Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8330
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,170 students
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Cleveland Avenue
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8356
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8356
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Kings Mountain Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 Kings Mountain Boulevard
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8366
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8366
Grades: 5-6
| 606 students
Rank: #44.
Kings Mountain Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Phifer Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8340
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8340
Grades: 7-8
| 700 students
Rank: #55.
Bethware Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Bethware Drive
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8346
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8346
Grades: PK-4
| 470 students
Rank: #66.
West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Mountain Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8345
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8345
Grades: PK-4
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Ramseur Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8225
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8225
Grades: PK-4
| 266 students
28086, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Davidson School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
500 W Parker Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-5677
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-5677
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
West Road Intermediate School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
500 W Parker Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-5677
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-5677
Grades: 6-11
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28086, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28086, NC include Kings Mountain High School, East Elementary School and Kings Mountain Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 28086, NC?
7 public schools are located in 28086, NC.
What percentage of students in 28086, NC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28086, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28086, NC?
28086, NC public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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