Top 10 Best Rowan County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 18,956 students in Rowan County, NC (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,475 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Rowan County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rowan County, NC are Rowan Co Early College, Cool Spring Elementary School and Bostian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowan County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rowan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Rowan County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rowan Co Early College
Math: 60-69%
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S
Salisbury, NC 28145
(704) 216-3873
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Cool Spring Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1969 Mocksville Hwy
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 873-4949
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Bostian Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4245 Old Beatty Ford Rd
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-2322
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Carson High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 Kress Venture Dr
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-7297
Grades: 9-12
| 1,153 students
Rank: #55.
Mt Ulla Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13155 Nc 801 Hwy
Mount Ulla, NC 28125
(704) 278-2750
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #66.
Landis Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 West Ryder Ave
Landis, NC 28088
(704) 857-3111
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #77.
Henderson High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1215 North Main St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #88.
Millbridge Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 Ed Deal Rd
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-5591
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #99.
Rockwell Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
114 Link St
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-3145
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Morgan Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3860 Liberty Rd
Gold Hill, NC 28071
(704) 636-0169
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Shive Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 Holshouser Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-2899
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1212.
East Rowan High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
175 St Luke's Church Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-5232
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #1313.
Salisbury High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Lincolnton Rd
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-1221
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #1414.
Overton Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3000
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1515.
West Rowan High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8050 Nc 801 Hwy
Mount Ulla, NC 28125
(704) 278-9233
Grades: 9-12
| 1,065 students
Rank: #1616.
China Grove Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 North Main St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #1717.
South Rowan High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 Patterson St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-1161
Grades: 9-12
| 971 students
Rank: #1818.
China Grove Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
514 South Franklin St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #1919.
West Rowan Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5925 Statesville Blvd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 633-4775
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #2020.
Granite Quarry Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
118 South Walnut St
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
(704) 279-2154
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #2121.
West Rowan Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Mimosa St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #2222.
Erwin Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 St Luke's Church Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-7265
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #2323.
Corriher Lipe Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
214 West Rice St
Landis, NC 28088
(704) 857-7946
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Rank: #2424.
Summit K-8 Virtual Academy
Math: 17% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1636 Parkview Circle
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-7500
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #2525.
Southeast Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1570 Peeler Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 638-5561
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #2626.
North Rowan High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 North Whitehead Ave
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #2727.
Isenberg Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 639-3009
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2828.
Knollwood Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3075 Shue Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 857-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #2929.
North Rowan Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3042
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #3030.
North Rowan Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3018
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #3131.
Hurley Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Hurley School Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 639-3038
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #3232.
Knox Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #3333.
Dole Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Choate Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 639-3046
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #3434.
Koontz Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
685 East Ritchie Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 216-0273
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Faith Charter School
Charter School
1000 School Street
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 603-8437
Grades: K-7
| 494 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rowan County, NC

Rowan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
107 School St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
925 North Enochville Ave
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
729 N Long St
East Spencer, NC 28039
(704) 603-4460
Grades: K-6
| 99 students
1000 School St
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 279-3195
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
1010 Airport Road
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 630-9200
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
9055 School St
Woodleaf, NC 27054
(704) 278-2203
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rowan County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Rowan County, NC include Rowan Co Early College, Cool Spring Elementary School and Bostian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rowan County, NC?
35 public schools are located in Rowan County, NC.
What percentage of students in Rowan County, NC go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Rowan County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rowan County, NC?
Rowan County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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