Public schools in Kings Mountain, NC
7 open public schools with an address in Kings Mountain, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,845
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Kings Mountain public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Kings Mountain, NC: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,845 students, an average of 549 per school. The largest campus is Kings Mountain High (1,305 students), and the largest elementary school is Bethware Elementary (548).
Every listed school belongs to Cleveland County Schools. 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 14.4:1, lower than 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.
About 99% 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 Kings Mountain
Elementary schools in Kings Mountain
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethware Elementary Cleveland County Schools | PK–04 | 548 | 14.4:1 | |
| East Elementary Cleveland County Schools | PK–04 | 199 | 10.8:1 | |
| North Elementary Cleveland County Schools | PK–04 | 272 | 12:1 | |
| West Elementary Cleveland County Schools | PK–04 | 289 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Kings Mountain
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain Intermediate Cleveland County Schools | 05–06 | 601 | 19:1 | |
| Kings Mountain Middle Cleveland County Schools | 07–08 | 631 | 17:1 |
High schools in Kings Mountain
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain High Cleveland County Schools | 09–12 | 1,305 | 18.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.7%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black24.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Kings Mountain schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,845 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kings Mountain
How many public schools are in Kings Mountain, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Kings Mountain: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,845 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kings Mountain?
All listed public schools with an address in Kings Mountain belong to Cleveland County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kings Mountain?
Kings Mountain High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kings Mountain, with 1,305 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kings Mountain?
No school with an address in Kings Mountain is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kings Mountain schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kings Mountain public schools is 14.4:1, lower than 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 Kings Mountain 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