Kannapolis Middle

1000 Virginia Dare Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081

kms.kcs.k12.nc.us/

1,238 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kannapolis Middle School, located at 1445 Oakwood Avenue in Kannapolis, North Carolina, serves as a key educational hub for the Kannapolis City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of community responsibility.

The school’s official website serves as a central resource for parents, students, and staff, offering transparent communication regarding school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. As part of a smaller city school district, Kannapolis Middle emphasizes a close-knit school culture where faculty and staff strive to support individual student success. Through various clubs, athletic programs, and academic initiatives, the school works to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting, helping them build a strong foundation for their future educational endeavors.

1,238

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kannapolis Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	475
Black	332
Asian	10
Two or More	87
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
475 (38.4 %)
Black
332 (26.8 %)
White
331 (26.7 %)
Two or More
87 (7.0 %)
Asian
10 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kannapolis City Schools
Phone:	(704)932-4102
Website:	http://kms.kcs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	779
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 402

Grade 7 386

Grade 8 450

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kannapolis Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	402
Grade 7	386
Grade 8	450

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kannapolis Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	586	47.3%
Male	652	52.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th