Kings Mountain High vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Mountain High
Kings Mountain · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,305 students
West Elementary
Kings Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
289 students
| Measure | Kings Mountain High Kings Mountain, North Carolina | West Elementary Kings Mountain, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 528 | #290 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11478 of 16,910 | #22748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,305 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 1,305 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 37.9).
- •West Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Kings Mountain High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99%).
- •West Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.4).
- •Kings Mountain High is the larger school with 1,305 students compared with 289.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kings Mountain High better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary ranks higher (53.5 vs 37.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kings Mountain High and West Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kings Mountain and Kings Mountain in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings Mountain High: 1,305. West Elementary: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings Mountain High and West Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kings Mountain High is 293rd of 528 and West Elementary is 290th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).