South Rowan High School is a public, co-educational secondary school located in China Grove, North Carolina. It is one of seven high schools in the Rowan-Salisbury School System
Serving 932 students in grades 9-12, South Rowan High School 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Rowan High School's student population of 932 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
932 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Red and black
School Rankings
South Rowan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Rowan High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1609 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
25%
22%
Black
9%
24%
White
59%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raiders
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Rowan High School's ranking?
South Rowan High School is ranked #1609 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Rowan High School often compared to?
South Rowan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson High School, East Rowan High School, Salisbury High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Rowan High School?
The graduation rate of South Rowan High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Rowan High School?
932 students attend South Rowan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of South Rowan High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Rowan High School?
South Rowan High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Rowan High School offer ?
South Rowan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Rowan High School part of?
South Rowan High School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
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