Salisbury High School is a public, co-educational secondary school located in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is one of seven high schools in the Rowan鈥揝alisbury School System.
Serving 930 students in grades 9-12, Salisbury 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salisbury High serves the northeast part of Salisbury, NC, covering an area of approximately 22.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salisbury High School's student population of 930 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
930 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Rankings
Salisbury 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 Salisbury High School is 0.68, 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
#1943 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
34%
22%
Black
43%
24%
White
15%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red, Gold
School Mascot
Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salisbury High School's ranking?
Salisbury High School is ranked #1943 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Salisbury High School often compared to?
Salisbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Rowan High School, West Rowan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salisbury High School?
The graduation rate of Salisbury High School is 77%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Salisbury High School?
930 students attend Salisbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Salisbury High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salisbury High School?
Salisbury High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salisbury High School offer ?
Salisbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salisbury High School part of?
Salisbury High School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
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