Very Good
#752 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 28% in state
Bethware Elementary
Elementary School · Cleveland County Schools · Kings Mountain, NC
A Cleveland County Schools elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 Bethware Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
- Math 79% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethware Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bethware Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kings Mountain), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,079
Median home value
$181,600
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| North ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 4.2 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| East ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,165 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cleveland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #6 of 28
- District spending per student
- $12,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethware Elementary is listed in Cleveland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethware Elementary
Bethware Elementary is a public elementary school in Kings Mountain, NC, part of Cleveland County Schools, serving approximately 530 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethware Elementary
What grades does Bethware Elementary serve?
Bethware Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bethware Elementary?
Bethware Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethware Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethware Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethware Elementary rank in NC?
Bethware Elementary ranks #752 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Bethware Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethware Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bethware Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethware Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bethware Elementary a charter school?
No, Bethware Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethware Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bethware Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethware Elementary?
99.4% of students at Bethware Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cleveland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (704) 476-8346
- Area population (ZIP 28086)
- 28,921
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28086; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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