Cabarrus Today

There were 5,314 students enrolled in Kannapolis City Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.8% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Kannapolis City Schools roughly covers eight schools within Cabarrus County and has a main office in Kannapolis.

Among the eight schools in Kannapolis City Schools, A. L. Brown High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,726 students in the 2023-24 school year.

North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.

If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.

School	Total Enrollment
A. L. Brown High School	1,726
Kannapolis Middle School	1,164
GW Carver Elementary School	500
Forest Park Elementary School	480
Fred L. Wilson Elementary School	435
Jackson Park Elementary School	435
Shady Brook Elementary School	312
North Kannapolis Elementary School	262