Top Rankings
Kannapolis City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,390 students in Kannapolis City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Kannapolis City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
5,390 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
358 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Kannapolis City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,050 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
20%
# Black Students
1,428 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
27%
25%
# White Students
1,427 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
26%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
424 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
407
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
414
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
413
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
406
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
390
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
381
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
402
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
386
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
450
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
556
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
477
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
355
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
353
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,492 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,155 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,492
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,155
$11,655
Best Kannapolis City Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Jackson Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
North Kannapolis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Walnut Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
A L Brown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Forest Park Drive
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-8121
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-8121
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Fred L Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Pine Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-8656
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-8656
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Kannapolis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Virginia Dare Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-4102
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-4102
Grades: 6-8
| 1,238 students
Rank: #77.
Shady Brook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 Rogers Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2434
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2434
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Gw Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 East C St
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kannapolis City Schools School District?
Kannapolis City Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,390 students.
What is the rank of Kannapolis City Schools School District?
Kannapolis City Schools School District is ranked #261 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kannapolis City Schools School District?
38% of Kannapolis City Schools School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kannapolis City Schools School District?
Kannapolis City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Kannapolis City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,155 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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