Kings Mountain Middle

1000 Phifer Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

712 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Kings Mountain Middle School is a public middle school located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Cleveland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and social development during the critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

As part of the broader Cleveland County educational community, Kings Mountain Middle benefits from the resources and organizational support of the district office. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to ensure student success. Through its digital presence at the district website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, school policies, and student achievements, striving to create a transparent and engaging educational experience for all members of the Mountaineer community.

712

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kings Mountain Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	60
Black	139
Asian	11
Two or More	62
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
438 (61.5 %)
Black
139 (19.5 %)
Two or More
62 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
60 (8.4 %)
Asian
11 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8340
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	628
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 7 339

Grade 8 373