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Top 5 Best Kings Mountain Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,943 students in Kings Mountain, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kings Mountain, NC are West Elementary School, Kings Mountain Intermediate and Bethware Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kings Mountain, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kings Mountain have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Kings Mountain, NC (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 W Mountain Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8345
Grades: PK-4
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Kings Mountain Intermediate
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
227 Kings Mountain Boulevard
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8366
Grades: 5-6
| 632 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bethware Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Bethware Drive
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8346
Grades: PK-4
| 530 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Cleveland Avenue
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8356
Grades: PK-4
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 N Ramseur Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8225
Grades: PK-4
| 291 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Kings Mountain, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Davidson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 W Parker Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-5677
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
West Road Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 W Parker Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-5677
Grades: 6-11
| 56 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kings Mountain, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kings Mountain, NC include West Elementary School, Kings Mountain Intermediate and Bethware Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kings Mountain?
5 public elementary schools are located in Kings Mountain.
What is the racial composition of students in Kings Mountain?
Kings Mountain public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kings Mountain are often viewed compared to one another?

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