- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kings Mountain, NC
Kings Mountain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kings Mountain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370090002716
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kings Mountain Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Kings Mountain · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kings Mountain Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Mountain Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Kings Mountain, NC.
School address
District: Cleveland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370090002716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Kings Mountain Middle shrank from 712 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 370090002716 · Kings Mountain, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 15.4:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Kings Mountain High (1,305 students)
Kings Mountain Middle shrank from 712 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kings Mountain Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kings Mountain
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
- This school
Kings Mountain Middle
631 students
What this shows Kings Mountain Middle reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kings Mountain Middle compares
Kings Mountain 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▼ 4% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$12,540
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Kings Mountain Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kings Mountain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kings Mountain Middle
How many students attend Kings Mountain Middle?
Kings Mountain Middle has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kings Mountain, NC. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Mountain Middle is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Kings Mountain Middle?
63.5% of students at Kings Mountain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kings Mountain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kings Mountain Middle is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Kings Mountain, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kings Mountain Middle?
Kings Mountain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Kings Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Mountain Middle ranks #5 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 Middle, Cleveland County Schools also operates Kings Mountain High (1,305 students), Crest High (1,098 students), and Burns High (928 students). See the Cleveland County Schools district page for the complete list.