Serving 12 students in grades 6-12, J. C. Roe Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. C. Roe Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
J. C. Roe Center's student population of 12 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. C. Roe Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. C. Roe Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2315 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
58%
25%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. C. Roe Center's ranking?
J. C. Roe Center is ranked #2315 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J. C. Roe Center often compared to?
J. C. Roe Centeris often viewed alongside schools like New Hanover High School, Emsley A Laney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of J. C. Roe Center?
The graduation rate of J. C. Roe Center is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend J. C. Roe Center?
12 students attend J. C. Roe Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of J. C. Roe Center students are Black, 17% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. C. Roe Center?
J. C. Roe Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. C. Roe Center offer ?
J. C. Roe Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is J. C. Roe Center part of?
J. C. Roe Center is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
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