How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jefferson Elementary | Kings Mountain High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shelby, NC | Kings Mountain, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 439 | 1,305 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.1% | 54.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jefferson Elementary | Kings Mountain High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,545 | $12,545 |
| District | Cleveland County Schools | Cleveland County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jefferson Elementary | Kings Mountain High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.8% | 59.1% |
| African American | 44.6% | 22.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.6% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jefferson Elementary | Kings Mountain High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 439:1 | 435:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.5% | 25.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 189 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.