For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,598 students in Rose Hill, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Rose Hill, NC are Union High School and Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rose Hill, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Rose Hill have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rose Hill, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1189 Kader Merritt Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1329 Brooks Quinn Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3667
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3667
Grades: PK-8
| 1,114 students
Rose Hill, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1333 West Charity Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3323
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3323
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rose Hill, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Rose Hill, NC include Union High School and Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rose Hill?
2 public schools are located in Rose Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Rose Hill?
Rose Hill public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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