Very Good
#592 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 22% in state
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll
High School · Cabarrus County Schools · Concord, NC
A Cabarrus County Schools high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1531 Trinity Church Rd, Concord, NC 28027
- Math 89% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 95% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), 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
$89,101
Median home value
$341,900
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cabarrus County Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #16 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll is a public high school in Concord, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 236 students in grades 9th-UG with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll
What grades does Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll serve?
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll?
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll rank in NC?
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll ranks #592 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll's MySchoolScout rating?
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll a charter school?
No, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll a Title I school?
No, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll?
35.6% of students at Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll 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
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Phone
- (704) 260-6780
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 28027)
- 79,429
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 28027; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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