2023 Best Schools in Kings Mountain

• Gaston County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  237 reviews

Sophomore: I love being a part of the Rams family. HST has a wide range of sports, clubs, and social outings. They give every opportunity for students to get involved on and off campus. The staff is wonderful, every teacher I’ve had goes to great lengths to make sure the whole class can understand and apply the concepts that they teach. They usually offer after/before school tutoring and plenty of extra credit opportunities. Everything about my experience at Highland Tech has been wonderful. Currently, I’m a part of 7 extracurriculars and loving every single one. The classes are definitely more challenging, and typically have a heavier work load, so if you have difficulty with time management, HST may not be for you. It would also be beneficial to you to get involved. I didn’t realize what a difference it would make in my freshman year. Going to HST rather than my feeder school was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my academic career, and I recommend you do the same. Go Rams!... Read 237 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 555

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  54 reviews

Alum: The classroom environment was always engaging and the teachers expressed genuine concern and care for each student. With a small student body, it was easy to get close to everyone. Faculty included! Being given the opportunity to earn a 2 year degree while in Highschool also has allowed me to expand my options for further education right out of highschool.... Read 54 reviews

• grade A

• Students 225

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-4

• grade A

• Students 288

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Gaston County Schools, NC•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 308

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Gastonia, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  85 reviews

Works Here: Gaston Christian School is an excellent place to send your child if you desire for them to have a well rounded christian education. The administration and staff are very attentive to your child’s needs. Gaston Christian has a wide selection of fine arts classes for your child from art to wood-shop, choir to theater, band to costuming, as well as athletic opportunities in several sports and cheer-leading. The academic opportunities for your child at Gaston Christian are exceptional as well. Gaston Christian offers many classes especially for college credit. When your child graduates from Gaston Christian they will have the necessary tools to be a well rounded individual and be able to defend their faith in a secular world.... Read 85 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,015

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 292

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• 7-8

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: this school was great. great classes school trips everything just the lunch was awful. had to bring my own lunch.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 650

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• 7-8

• grade B+

• Students 469

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gastonia, NC•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  68 reviews

Senior: From a young age I was always in public schools, up until the 10th grade I was enrolled into Piedmont. It’s the best school I’ve been to so far! There are no fights, and everyone is friendly. I’ve been doing great in my classes ever since. If I do have a problem I tell a teacher I don’t keep it to myself anymore because I can trust the faculty and staff at this school. One thing I always look forward to is my second period teacher she’s basically like my school mom. She’s always there for me and she listens to me and helps me when I have a problem. I used to hate school but now I look forward to going every day. The teachers at Piedmont make sure we meet our goals and ask us if there’s anyway they can help if they can’t. I’ve got to say Piedmont is one of my best experience in a school.... Read 68 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,907

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  302 reviews

Junior: A wide variety of electives and extracurriculars to choose from! I really felt like I got to choose from classes that led into my future goals. Most of the teachers were nice and supportive and will hear you out on your troubles, whether that be school related or not.... Read 302 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,152

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• 5-6

• grade B+

• Students 652

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-4

• grade B+

• Students 425

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-4

• grade B

• Students 235

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Shelby, NC•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  11 reviews

Sophomore: PCA facilitates college preparedness and aids students as they become the best they can be. We have an assortment of clubs, sports teams, a band, and an amazing Robotics team. A great place to be if you want to flourish academically!... Read 11 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,084

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-4

• grade B

• Students 217

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-4

• grade B

• Students 260

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  115 reviews

Senior: Some things I really enjoyed about Shelby High School was the work environment and schedule. I always found it easy to get work done on time and was always able to learn in my classrooms. The administration are very helpful and clearly want what is truly best for you. My biggest complaint of Shelby High is the cleanliness of the building, especially in the bathrooms.... Read 115 reviews

• grade B

• Students 811

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gaston County Schools, NC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

High School Junior: This is a school that took care of me while attending and continues to do so while I am enrolled in high school. They accept cultural differences being given their location, and adapt to the children's needs. It was a big transition coming o my high school from Southwest, because no one is accepting. I treasure the relationships with the teachers and administration I have built throughout my middle school years.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 834

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cramerton, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  40 reviews

Alum: Great school. Teachers really care about the students. The school has made positive and significant changes in the past years. It offers honors, college prep and recently added a class for kids who are struggling with math.... Read 40 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 447

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cleveland County Schools, NC•

• 5-6

• grade B minus

• Students 418

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Gaston County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  114 reviews

Alum: When I first started high school everyone told me not to go to this school because it is "bad". I was even talking to a teacher there when I started and told her the same thing and that I was glad I ended up at Hunter Huss. The teachers and staff at this school are awesome! I absolutely loved my time at this school and was honestly a little sad when I left. I ended up having some amazing and helpful teachers and a guidance counselor. Between the teachers helping me with work or just being there for me to talk was so helpful. My advisory teacher always checked on me when she seen me in the halls even after we didn't have advisory. She also helped me come out of my shell and to try harder in school. All together I really enjoyed my time at this school!... Read 114 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 1,058

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Gaston County Schools, NC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade C+

• Students 515

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Gaston County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade C+

• Students 385

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Gaston County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade C+

• Students 355

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Gaston County Schools, NC•

• 3-5

• grade C

• Students 426

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1