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#2505 of 2,648 schools in NC
Kannapolis Middle
Middle School · Kannapolis City Schools · Kannapolis, NC
A Kannapolis City Schools middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Virginia Dare Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
- Math 29% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kannapolis Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kannapolis Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kannapolis), 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
$69,167
Median home value
$257,300
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Cabarrus MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 817 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–10 | 2.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Valor Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 804 | Compare → |
| Cannon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 1,014 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kannapolis City Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kannapolis Middle is listed in Kannapolis City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kannapolis Middle
Kannapolis Middle is a public middle school in Kannapolis, NC, part of Kannapolis City Schools, serving approximately 1,171 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,505 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kannapolis Middle
What grades does Kannapolis Middle serve?
Kannapolis Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kannapolis Middle?
Kannapolis Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kannapolis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kannapolis Middle is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kannapolis Middle rank in NC?
Kannapolis Middle ranks #2,505 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Kannapolis Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kannapolis Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Kannapolis Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kannapolis Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kannapolis Middle a charter school?
No, Kannapolis Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kannapolis Middle a Title I school?
No, Kannapolis Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kannapolis Middle?
99.7% of students at Kannapolis Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (704) 932-4102
- Area population (ZIP 28081)
- 29,071
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 28081; 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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