For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,317 students in 28086, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 28086, NC is Kings Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 28086 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28086, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 28086 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kings Mountain High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28086, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
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%
28086, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 high schools in 28086, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28086, NC include Kings Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28086?
1 public high schools are located in 28086.
What is the racial composition of students in 28086?
28086 public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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