For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 901 students in Rowland, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Rowland, NC are Union Elementary School and South Robeson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowland, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Rowland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rowland, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Nc Hwy 710 South
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 521-4272
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 521-4272
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
South Robeson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3268 South Robeson Road
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
607 S Martin Luther King St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rowland, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
408 W Chapel St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3983
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3983
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
3268 South Robeson Rd
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
607 S Martin L King Jr St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rowland, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Rowland, NC include Union Elementary School and South Robeson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rowland?
3 public schools are located in Rowland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowland?
Rowland public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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