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12 schools in Kannapolis

North Carolina · Public K-12

For a city in North Carolina, Kannapolis carries 12 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 7,789 students and an average school size near 649.

7-year change in Kannapolis

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,789
+942 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
+1 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 37%
% Hispanic
35%
was 28%
% Black
29%
was 28%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
A L Brown HighHigh09-121,753
Charles E Boger ElementaryElementaryPK-05895
Concord Lake STEAM AcademyElementaryKG-08856
Forest Park ElementaryElementaryKG-05472
Fred L Wilson ElementaryElementaryKG-05415
GW Carver ElementaryElementaryKG-05503
Jackson Park ElementaryElementaryKG-05476
Kannapolis Middle School 6Middle06-06358
Kannapolis Middle School 7/8Middle07-08782
North Kannapolis ElementaryElementaryPK-05296
Royal Oaks ElementaryElementaryKG-08661
Shady Brook ElementaryElementaryKG-05322

About Kannapolis

Across Kannapolis, North Carolina, 12 public schools teaches about 7,789 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Kannapolis is around 649 students, 14% noticeably above the North Carolina average of about 571.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Kannapolis has climbed 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,847 students to 7,789. The school count climbed from 11 to 12 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 37% to 26%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Kannapolis discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Kannapolis, North Carolina?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Kannapolis, with a combined enrollment of about 7,789.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Kannapolis?
Kannapolis has 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Kannapolis?
A L Brown High is the largest public school in Kannapolis by enrollment, with approximately 1,753 students.
What school districts serve Kannapolis?
Kannapolis is served by 3 public school districts, including Cabarrus County Schools, Concord Lake STEAM Academy, Kannapolis City Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Kannapolis cover?
Public schools in Kannapolis serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Kannapolis?
1 of the 12 public schools in Kannapolis are charter schools.