The Cabarrus Compass

The Cabarrus Compass

Kannapolis City Schools posts key gains in proficiency, academic growth

Districtwide proficiency reaches 37.5%, its highest level in at least six years, as seven of nine schools improve.

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Chris Miller
Sep 04, 2026
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Seven of the KCS’ nine schools improved their overall grade-level proficiency rates in 2025-26. Photo courtesy of KCS.

More than 70% of Kannapolis City Schools exceeded academic growth expectations during the 2025–26 school year while the district also posted gains across several tested subjects and a record number of career credentials earned by high school students.

Seven of the district’s nine schools improved their overall grade-level proficiency rates, according to new state results released this week by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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