For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,317 students in Kings Mountain, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Kings Mountain, NC is Kings Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kings Mountain, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Kings Mountain have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Kings Mountain, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kings Mountain High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kings Mountain, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kings Mountain High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 62%)
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
| 1,317 students
Kings Mountain, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Davidson School (Closed 2023)
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 2023)
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 high schools in Kings Mountain, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Kings Mountain, NC include Kings Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kings Mountain?
1 public high schools are located in Kings Mountain.
What is the racial composition of students in Kings Mountain?
Kings Mountain public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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