- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kings Mountain, NC
Kings Mountain High
Federal NCES profile for Kings Mountain High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370090002714
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kings Mountain High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Kings Mountain · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kings Mountain High has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Mountain High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Kings Mountain, NC.
School address
District: Cleveland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370090002714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Kings Mountain High grew from 1,236 students in 2022-23 to 1,317 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 72.7 → 73.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+81 students YoY 370090002714 · Kings Mountain, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,305 enr · 18.1:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Crest High (1,098 students)
Kings Mountain High grew from 1,236 students in 2022-23 to 1,317 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 72.7 → 73.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kings Mountain High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kings Mountain High
1,305 students
- Crest High
Crest High
1,098 students
- Burns High
Burns High
928 students
- Crest Middle
Crest Middle
810 students
- Shelby High
Shelby High
792 students
- Burns Middle
Burns Middle
744 students
What this shows Kings Mountain High reports 1,305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kings Mountain High compares
Kings Mountain High is a growing 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,305 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,305
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$12,540
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Kings Mountain High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland County Schools reports $12,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kings Mountain High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burns High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crest Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelby High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burns Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kings Mountain High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kings Mountain High
How many students attend Kings Mountain High?
Kings Mountain High has 1,305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kings Mountain, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,236 (2022-23) → 1,317 (2023-24), up 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Mountain High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Mountain High is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kings Mountain High?
54.0% of students at Kings Mountain High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kings Mountain High?
The largest demographic group at Kings Mountain High is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Kings Mountain, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kings Mountain High?
Kings Mountain High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Kings Mountain High rank among public schools in Kings Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Mountain High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Kings Mountain, 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 Kings Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland County Schools?
Besides Kings Mountain High, Cleveland County Schools also operates Crest High (1,098 students), Burns High (928 students), and Crest Middle (810 students). See the Cleveland County Schools district page for the complete list.