Kannapolis City Schools

District Overview
Kannapolis City Schools is an operating, traditional public school district headquartered at 100 Denver Street in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Situated in a large suburban environment within the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metropolitan region, the non-charter district oversees nine operational schools serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The system educates a total student body of 5,377 children, comprising 2,753 male and 2,624 female learners. Demonstrating a rich cultural demographic, the student population includes 2,242 Hispanic students, 1,379 Black students, 1,263 White students, 439 students of two or more races, 42 Asian students, and 12 American Indian students.

To deliver continuous instruction and operational support across all grade levels, Kannapolis City Schools utilizes a workforce totaling approximately 740 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The district's instructional framework is supported by roughly 710 FTE teaching positions alongside nearly 30 FTE support staff professionals. For families, students, and educational researchers interested in learning more about the district's academic structure and community services, Kannapolis City Schools can be reached by phone at (704) 938-1131 or online through its official site at http://www.kcs.k12.nc.us/.
9
Total Schools
5,377
Total Students
710.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kannapolis City Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,263
Hispanic2,242
Black1,379
Asian42
Two or More439
American Indian12
  • Hispanic
    2,242 (41.7%)
  • Black
    1,379 (25.6%)
  • White
    1,263 (23.5%)
  • Two or More
    439 (8.2%)
  • Asian
    42 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Kannapolis City Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:5,377*
Teachers (FTE):710.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6