Kings Mountain High School vs. Shelby High School
Should you attend Kings Mountain High School or Shelby High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kings Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Shelby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,305 students in grades 9-12, Kings Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 792 students in grades 9-12, Shelby High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,305 students
792 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#863 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
91%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
369
210
Grade 10 Students
342
195
Grade 11 Students
311
198
Grade 12 Students
283
189
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
23%
53%
% White
59%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%