Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Kings Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,317 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Kings Mountain High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kings Mountain High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kings Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Kings Mountain High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kings Mountain High School?
1,317 students attend Kings Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Kings Mountain High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kings Mountain High School?
Kings Mountain High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kings Mountain High School offer ?
Kings Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kings Mountain High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,317 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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