For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,887 students in Rowan County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Rowan County, NC are Rowan Co Early College, Carson High School and Henderson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowan County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Rowan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Rowan County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carson High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Rowan County Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rowan Co Early College
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S
Salisbury, NC 28145
(704) 216-3873
Salisbury, NC 28145
(704) 216-3873
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Carson High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Kress Venture Dr
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-7297
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-7297
Grades: 9-12
| 1,153 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 North Main St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
East Rowan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 St Luke's Church Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-5232
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-5232
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #55.
Salisbury High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lincolnton Rd
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-1221
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-1221
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #66.
West Rowan High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8050 Nc 801 Hwy
Mount Ulla, NC 28125
(704) 278-9233
Mount Ulla, NC 28125
(704) 278-9233
Grades: 9-12
| 1,065 students
Rank: #77.
South Rowan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Patterson St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-1161
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-1161
Grades: 9-12
| 971 students
Rank: #88.
North Rowan High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 North Whitehead Ave
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rowan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
107 School St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
925 North Enochville Ave
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Essie Mae Kiser Foxx Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
729 N Long St
East Spencer, NC 28039
(704) 603-4460
East Spencer, NC 28039
(704) 603-4460
Grades: K-6
| 99 students
1000 School St
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 279-3195
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 279-3195
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rowan Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1010 Airport Road
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 630-9200
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 630-9200
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
9055 School St
Woodleaf, NC 27054
(704) 278-2203
Woodleaf, NC 27054
(704) 278-2203
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rowan County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Rowan County, NC include Rowan Co Early College, Carson High School and Henderson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rowan County, NC?
8 public high schools are located in Rowan County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowan County, NC?
Rowan County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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