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Best Schools in Rockwell, NC
Rockwell, NC has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,546 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Rockwell underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rockwell, NC
The top high schools in Rockwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students
2. Carson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students
3. East Rowan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1032 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockwell, NC
The top middle schools in Rockwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. China Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
3. Erwin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
4. Southeast Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockwell, NC
The top elementary schools in Rockwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 650 Students
2. Bostian Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
3. Shive Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
4. Rockwell Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
5. China Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockwell, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockwell, NC has a total population of 11,429 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockwell, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rockwell, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockwell, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockwell, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rockwell, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rockwell, NC
How many schools are in Rockwell, NC?
Rockwell, NC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,546 students in total.
How do schools in Rockwell perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Rockwell score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Rockwell underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rockwell?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Rockwell
2 of 2 schools in Rockwell carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Rockwell. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.