Roanoke Rapids High School is a public high school in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Roanoke Rapids High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roanoke Rapids High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 6.9 square miles in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge being 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roanoke Rapids High School's student population of 776 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
776 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roanoke Rapids High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roanoke Rapids High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Black
School Mascot
Yellow Jacket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roanoke Rapids High School's ranking?
Roanoke Rapids High School is ranked #1673 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Roanoke Rapids High School often compared to?
Roanoke Rapids High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roanoke Rapids High School?
The graduation rate of Roanoke Rapids High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Roanoke Rapids High School?
776 students attend Roanoke Rapids High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Roanoke Rapids High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roanoke Rapids High School?
Roanoke Rapids High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Roanoke Rapids High School offer ?
Roanoke Rapids High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roanoke Rapids High School part of?
Roanoke Rapids High School is part of Roanoke Rapids City Schools.
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