Kings Mountain High

Summary:

Kings Mountain High is a public high school located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,236 students. The school is part of the Cleveland County Schools district, which is ranked 121 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kings Mountain High has a higher percentage of White students (62.14%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in EOC/Math III consistently exceeding the state and district averages, but performance in other subject areas, such as EOC/Biology and EOC/English II, being more variable and sometimes below the state and district averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 137 out of 514 North Carolina high schools in 2018-2019 to 291 out of 640 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 4 stars out of 5 to 2 stars out of 5 during this period.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Shelby High and North Gaston High, Kings Mountain High stands out with its higher percentage of White students and lower percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by EOC proficiency rates, is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, while some nearby schools, such as Cleveland ECHS and Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences, significantly outperform the state and district in these metrics. The school's free and reduced lunch rates have also increased significantly, from 34.53% in 2021-2022 to 56.39% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 Phifer Road
       Kings Mountain, NC  28086-1489


(704) 476-8330

District: Cleveland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,036 Help


Feeder schools for Kings Mountain High:

Elementary:    Bethware Elementary
    East Elementary
    Grover Elementary
    North Elementary
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Middle:    Kings Mountain Intermediate
    Kings Mountain Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,236

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.1%
African American:
22.6%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kings Mountain High ranks better than 54.5% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked high schools in the Cleveland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Kings Mountain High has the largest high school student body size in the Cleveland County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (62.1%), African American (22.6%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kings Mountain High is 16.9. 3 high schools in the Cleveland County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kings Mountain High is $9,036. 3 high schools in the Cleveland County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kings Mountain High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kings Mountain High 291st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Kings Mountain High in the ranking list.)

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Cleveland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland County Schools 121st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kings Mountain High

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Rank History for all students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.58 150th 431 65.2%
2007 73.76 51st 453 88.7%
2008 67.96 82nd 477 82.8%
2009 68.50 85th 490 82.7%
2010 65.51 126th 499 74.7%
2011 74.35 58th 506 88.5%
2012 65.66 99th 502 80.3%
2013 55.27 107th 505 78.8%
2014 58.38 121st 451 73.2%
2015 61.33 113th 531 78.7%
2016 54.30 139th 507 72.6%
2017 63.63 116th 476 75.6%
2018 61.31 143rd 469 69.5%
2019 61.86 137th 514 73.3%
2021 64.68 185th 594 68.9%
2022 61.30 223rd 621 64.1%
2023 43.64 330th 626 47.3%
2024 50.83 291st 640 54.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.79 114th 185 38.4%
2019 50.75 94th 195 51.8%
2021 54.18 83rd 199 58.3%
2022 67.65 52nd 226 77.0%
2023 50.51 112th 249 55.0%
2024 68.32 67th 261 74.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.53 250th 262 4.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.13 126th 349 63.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.33 116th 424 72.6%
2019 60.96 75th 446 83.2%
2021 69.14 36th 432 91.7%
2022 65.77 141st 544 74.1%
2023 45.66 270th 597 54.8%
2024 52.24 230th 613 62.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.59 164th 449 63.5%
2019 61.03 131st 475 72.4%
2021 63.53 121st 475 74.5%
2022 65.59 191st 594 67.8%
2023 43.75 328th 588 44.2%
2024 51.76 278th 602 53.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.88 287th 349 17.8%
2019 46.43 164th 364 54.9%
2021 41.33 169th 334 49.4%
2022 55.04 96th 330 70.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.10 252nd 325 22.5%
2021 74.79 48th 337 85.8%
2022 66.12 143rd 398 64.1%
2023 51.75 237th 403 41.2%
2024 66.22 144th 403 64.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.89 148th 463 68.0%
2019 60.62 129th 488 73.6%
2021 64.16 105th 481 78.2%
2022 56.85 221st 585 62.2%
2023 42.85 318th 602 47.2%
2024 49.36 295th 607 51.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.30 65th 359 81.9%
2019 63.34 63rd 369 82.9%
2021 69.08 45th 364 87.6%
2022 72.35 84th 430 80.5%
2023 48.91 171st 434 60.6%
2024 44.72 207th 437 52.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.74 123rd 354 65.3%
2021 75.67 32nd 370 91.4%
2022 52.12 167th 436 61.7%
2023 73.46 91st 449 79.7%
2024 65.40 115th 454 74.7%
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Rank History for White students at Kings Mountain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.51 215th 427 49.6%
2019 55.68 159th 444 64.2%
2021 57.32 145th 439 67.0%
2022 53.64 247th 534 53.7%
2023 31.55 390th 537 27.4%
2024 42.71 326th 553 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Kings Mountain High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 980 295 35 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1331
2006 998 287 36 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1344
2007 960 271 34 19 1 n/a n/a 27 1312
2008 951 296 31 24 1 n/a n/a 32 1335
2009 990 322 27 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1366
2010 956 320 24 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1337
2011 915 264 27 51 4 0 77 0 1338
2012 928 245 23 40 5 1 74 0 1316
2013 886 253 20 40 4 1 61 0 1265
2014 895 250 21 36 4 1 57 0 1264
2015 905 250 23 30 4 0 60 0 1272
2016 896 248 27 30 4 0 62 0 1267
2017 885 251 32 36 2 0 72 0 1278
2018 840 243 30 38 2 0 73 0 1226
2019 809 225 22 49 1 0 72 0 1178
2020 793 217 17 44 1 0 77 0 1149
2021 785 223 13 55 0 0 76 0 1152
2022 763 240 9 78 1 0 79 0 1170
2023 768 279 10 83 1 0 95 0 1236

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kings Mountain High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1331 67.0 19.9 29
2006 1344 67.0 20.1 32.1
2007 1312 86.0 15.3 37.9
2008 1335 89.1 15.0 36.8
2009 1366 88.8 15.4 36.5
2010 1337 86.5 15.4 45.5
2011 1338 88.8 15.0 46.4
2012 1316 85.4 15.3 48.9
2013 1265 87.7 14.4 50.4
2014 1264 89.4 14.1 48.6
2015 1272 87.0 14.6 48.3
2016 1267 81.0 15.6 48.1
2017 1278 82.1 15.5 43.5
2018 1226 78.4 15.6 45.9
2019 1178 72.7 16.1 44.1
2020 1149 71.3 16.1 44
2021 1152 72.1 15.9 41.7
2022 1170 71.8 16.2 34.5
2023 1236 72.7 16.9 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kings Mountain High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1331 67.0 19.9 29
2006 1344 67.0 20.1 32.1
2007 1312 86.0 15.3 37.9
2008 1335 89.1 15.0 36.8
2009 1366 88.8 15.4 36.5
2010 1337 86.5 15.4 45.5
2011 1338 88.8 15.0 46.4
2012 1316 85.4 15.3 48.9
2013 1265 87.7 14.4 50.4
2014 1264 89.4 14.1 48.6
2015 1272 87.0 14.6 48.3
2016 1267 81.0 15.6 48.1
2017 1278 82.1 15.5 43.5
2018 1226 78.4 15.6 45.9
2019 1178 72.7 16.1 44.1
2020 1149 71.3 16.1 44
2021 1152 72.1 15.9 41.7
2022 1170 71.8 16.2 34.5
2023 1236 72.7 16.9 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kings Mountain High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $654 (7.2%) $8,382 (92.8%) $9,036

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kings Mountain High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 514 High schoolsRanks 330th of 626 High schools
 26.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Kings Mountain High)76.554.3
 22.2%
   End of Course Biology (Cleveland County Schools)62.955.3
 7.6%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Kings Mountain High)60.350.8
 9.5%
   End of Course English II (Cleveland County Schools)52.653.9
 1.3%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Kings Mountain High)63.542.3
 21.2%
   End of Course Math I (Cleveland County Schools)39.136.5
 2.6%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Kings Mountain High)43.753.3
 9.6%
   End of Course Math III (Cleveland County Schools)37.556.4
 18.9%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11781236
 4.9%
African American225279
 24%
American Indian11
Asian2210
 54.5%
Hispanic4983
 69.4%
Pacific Islander00
White809768
 5.1%
Two or More Races7295
 31.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.1%56.4%
 12.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kings Mountain High

Students at Kings Mountain High are 62% White, 23% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,236 students attended Kings Mountain High.

Kings Mountain High ranks 291st of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Kings Mountain High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bethware Elementary
Elementary : East Elementary
Elementary : Grover Elementary
Elementary : North Elementary
Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : Kings Mountain Intermediate
Middle : Kings Mountain Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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