Enrollment
631
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kings Mountain Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kings Mountain Middle
Kings Mountain Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, enrolling 631 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.5% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 631 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 449 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #226.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 348 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 631 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cleveland County Schools also operates Kings Mountain High (1,305 students) and Crest High (1,098 students) alongside Kings Mountain Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kings Mountain Middle compares
Kings Mountain Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland County Schools, which includes Kings Mountain Middle.
$11,957
Per student
0%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kings Mountain Middle a good school?
Kings Mountain Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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