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Cabarrus County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
42
Schools
33,789
Students
$12,307
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
44.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cabarrus County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 33,789 students across 42 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 8 middle, 12 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,307 is below the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (42)
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C C Griffin Middle06–08959
Concord Middle06–08713
Harold E. Winkler Middle06–08856
Harris Road Middle06–081,235
Hickory Ridge Middle06–08935
J N Fries Magnet School06–08829
Mount Pleasant Middle06–08688
Northwest Cabarrus Middle06–08801
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual AcademyKG–12232
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,307-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
30%
State
55.3%
Local (property tax)
30.2%
Federal
14.4%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
42
Schools
33,789
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 42 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Cabarrus County Schools has 42 public schools, serving a total of 33,789 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cabarrus County Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cabarrus County Schools spend per student?
Cabarrus County Schools spends $12,307 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cabarrus County Schools?
44% of students in Cabarrus County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cabarrus County Schools?
No, Cabarrus County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cabarrus County Schools serve?
Cabarrus County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Cabarrus County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cabarrus County Schools is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.