For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,924 students in 28086, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28086, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28086, NC are Kings Mountain High School, West Elementary School and Kings Mountain Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28086 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28086, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28086, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kings Mountain High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Phifer Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8330
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,317 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Mountain Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8345
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8345
Gr: PK-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Kings Mountain Intermediate
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
227 Kings Mountain Boulevard
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8366
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8366
Gr: 5-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bethware Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Bethware Drive
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8346
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8346
Gr: PK-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Cleveland Avenue
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8356
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8356
Gr: PK-4 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Kings Mountain Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Phifer Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8340
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8340
Gr: 7-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 N Ramseur Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8225
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 476-8225
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
28086, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Davidson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 W Parker Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-5677
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-5677
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
West Road Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 W Parker Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-5677
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-5677
Gr: 6-11 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28086, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28086, NC include Kings Mountain High School, West Elementary School and Kings Mountain Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 28086?
7 public schools are located in 28086.
What percentage of students in 28086 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28086 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28086?
28086 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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