For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,763 students in Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
2,763 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
21%
% Black
29%
25%
% White
54%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,056 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,594 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,056
$11,187
Spending / Student
$10,594
$11,612
Best Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roanoke Rapids Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
844 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Gr: 9-13 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Park Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Roanoke Rapids High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Chaloner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Virginia Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Bolling Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District?
Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,763 students.
What is the rank of Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District?
Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District is ranked #245 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District?
54% of Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District?
Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,594 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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