Public schools in Kannapolis, NC
12 open public schools with an address in Kannapolis, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,789
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Kannapolis public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Kannapolis, NC: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,789 students, an average of 649 per school. The largest campus is A L Brown High (1,753 students), and the largest elementary school is Charles E Boger Elementary (895).
Kannapolis City Schools operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Kannapolis campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 93% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kannapolis
Elementary schools in Kannapolis
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Boger Elementary Cabarrus County Schools | PK–05 | 895 | 15.5:1 | |
| Concord Lake STEAM Academy Concord Lake STEAM Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 856 | 48.8:1 | |
| Forest Park Elementary Kannapolis City Schools | KG–05 | 472 | 12.8:1 | |
| Fred L Wilson Elementary Kannapolis City Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 415 | 13.8:1 | |
| GW Carver Elementary Kannapolis City Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 503 | 14.4:1 | |
| Jackson Park Elementary Kannapolis City Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 476 | 14.1:1 | |
| North Kannapolis Elementary Kannapolis City Schools | KG–05 | 296 | 11.1:1 | |
| Royal Oaks School of the Arts Cabarrus County Schools | KG–08 | 661 | 14.9:1 | |
| Shady Brook Elementary Kannapolis City Schools | KG–05 | 322 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Kannapolis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannapolis Middle School 6 Kannapolis City Schools | 06–06 | 358 | 20.1:1 | |
| Kannapolis Middle School 7/8 Kannapolis City Schools | 07–08 | 782 | 16.6:1 |
High schools in Kannapolis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A L Brown High Kannapolis City Schools | 09–12 | 1,753 | 18.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.2%
- Hispanic35%
- Black28.8%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Kannapolis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,789 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kannapolis
How many public schools are in Kannapolis, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Kannapolis: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 7,789 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kannapolis?
Schools with an address in Kannapolis belong to 3 education agencies, led by Kannapolis City Schools (9 schools), Cabarrus County Schools (2 schools), Concord Lake STEAM Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kannapolis?
A L Brown High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kannapolis, with 1,753 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kannapolis?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Kannapolis are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Concord Lake STEAM Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kannapolis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kannapolis public schools is 14.7:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kannapolis guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities