- Enrollment
- 1,753
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kannapolis, NC
Kannapolis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kannapolis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370243002161
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kannapolis Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Kannapolis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kannapolis Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kannapolis Middle ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Kannapolis, NC.
School address
District: Kannapolis City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370243002161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Kannapolis Middle shrank from 1,238 students in 2022-23 to 1,171 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 370243002161 · Kannapolis, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 10:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: A L Brown High (1,753 students)
Kannapolis Middle shrank from 1,238 students in 2022-23 to 1,171 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kannapolis Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A L Brown High
A L Brown High
1,753 students
- This school
Kannapolis Middle
782 students
- Gw Carver Elem 503
Gw Carver Elementary
503 students
- Jackson Park E 476
Jackson Park Elementary
476 students
- Forest Park El 472
Forest Park Elementary
472 students
- Fred L Wilson 415
Fred L Wilson Elementary
415 students
What this shows Kannapolis Middle reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kannapolis Middle compares
Kannapolis Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 6% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 275 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
White 27.0%
African American 24.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Kannapolis Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kannapolis City Schools reports $12,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kannapolis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A L Brown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gw Carver Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred L Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kannapolis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kannapolis Middle
How many students attend Kannapolis Middle?
Kannapolis Middle has 782 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kannapolis, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,238 (2022-23) → 1,171 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kannapolis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kannapolis Middle is 10:1, which is 37% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kannapolis Middle?
99.8% of students at Kannapolis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kannapolis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kannapolis Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment, in Kannapolis, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kannapolis Middle?
Kannapolis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kannapolis Middle rank among public schools in Kannapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kannapolis Middle ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Kannapolis, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kannapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Kannapolis City Schools?
Besides Kannapolis Middle, Kannapolis City Schools also operates A L Brown High (1,753 students), Gw Carver Elementary (503 students), and Jackson Park Elementary (476 students). See the Kannapolis City Schools district page for the complete list.