For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,063 students in Rolesville, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 535 private students). 90% 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rolesville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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?
90% 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 58% (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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