Serving 234 students in grades 9-13, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥90%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
28%
25%
White
42%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll's ranking?
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll is ranked #18 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll often compared to?
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Collis often viewed alongside schools like Cox Mill High School, Cabarrus Early College Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll?
The graduation rate of Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll?
234 students attend Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll?
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll offer ?
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll part of?
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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