Best Schools in Kings Mountain, NC
Kings Mountain, NC has a total of 25 schools including 3 high schools, 9 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 12,116 students attend Kings Mountain, NC schools. On average, schools in Kings Mountain score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kings Mountain greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Kings Mountain, NC
Kings Mountain, NC has 3 high schools with 1,685 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kings Mountain score 80% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kings Mountain greatly exceed expectations.
1. Gaston Early College High School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
2. Cleveland Echs
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 219 Students
3. Kings Mountain High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1236 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kings Mountain, NC
Kings Mountain, NC has 9 middle schools with 5,472 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kings Mountain score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kings Mountain greatly exceed expectations.
1. Burns Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
2. Kings Mountain Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 712 Students
3. Crest Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
4. Kings Mountain Intermediate
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 627 Students
5. John Chavis Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
6. Southwest Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
7. Bessemer City Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
8. Shelby Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kings Mountain, NC
Kings Mountain, NC has 13 elementary schools with 4,959 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kings Mountain score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kings Mountain exceed expectations.
1. East Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 214 Students
2. Grover Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 320 Students
3. Bethware Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
4. W B Beam Intermediate School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 203 Students
5. West Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 290 Students
6. Cherryville Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 383 Students
7. Township Three Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
8. North Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 263 Students
9. Washington Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
10. Chapel Grove Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kings Mountain, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kings Mountain, NC has a total population of 26,646 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kings Mountain, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kings Mountain, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kings Mountain, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kings Mountain, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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