For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 850 students in Roseboro, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 300 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Roseboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Roseboro, NC are Beaver Dam Elementary School, Roseboro Elementary School and Roseboro-salemburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roseboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Roseboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roseboro, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12059 Hwy 210 S
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 838-0008
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 838-0008
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Roseboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Butler Island Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Roseboro-salemburg Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 West Pleasant Street
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Roseboro, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Roseboro, NC include Beaver Dam Elementary School, Roseboro Elementary School and Roseboro-salemburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Roseboro?
3 public schools are located in Roseboro.
What percentage of students in Roseboro go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Roseboro are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roseboro?
Roseboro public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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