For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,140 students in Rolesville, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 535 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Rolesville, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rolesville, NC are Rolesville Charter Academy, Sanford Creek Elementary School and Rolesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rolesville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Rolesville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rolesville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rolesville Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Eagle Scholars Drive
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 263-1422
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 263-1422
Grades: K-8
| 746 students
Rank: #22.
Sanford Creek Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Granite Falls Blvd
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 570-2100
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 570-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Rolesville High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1099 East Young St
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 554-6303
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 554-6303
Grades: 9-12
| 2,319 students
Rank: #44.
Rolesville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 S Main St
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 554-8686
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 554-8686
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Rolesville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Burlington Mills Road
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 570-2260
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 570-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rolesville, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Rolesville, NC include Rolesville Charter Academy, Sanford Creek Elementary School and Rolesville High School.
How many public schools are located in Rolesville?
5 public schools are located in Rolesville.
What percentage of students in Rolesville go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Rolesville are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rolesville?
Rolesville public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rolesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rolesville include: Sanford Creek Elementary School vs. Rolesville Elementary School, Rolesville Elementary School vs. Sanford Creek Elementary School
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