Best Schools in Rowan County, NC
Rowan County, NC has a total of 53 schools including 13 high schools, 9 middle schools and 31 elementary schools. A total of 26,039 students attend Rowan County, NC schools. On average, schools in Rowan County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rowan County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Rowan County, NC
Rowan County, NC has 13 high schools with 8,769 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Rowan County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rowan County exceed expectations.
1. Stanly Early College High
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 188 Students
2. Rowan Co Early College
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 236 Students
3. Carson High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students
4. East Rowan High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1032 Students
5. Salisbury High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
6. West Rowan High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students
7. South Rowan High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students
8. A L Brown High
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Kannapolis City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
9. Henderson High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 34 Students
10. North Rowan High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rowan County, NC
Rowan County, NC has 9 middle schools with 5,645 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Rowan County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rowan County meet expectations.
1. Kannapolis Middle
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Kannapolis City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1238 Students
2. North Stanly Middle
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
3. China Grove Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
4. Southeast Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
5. Erwin Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
6. West Rowan Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
7. Corriher Lipe Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students
8. North Rowan Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
9. Knox Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rowan County, NC
Rowan County, NC has 31 elementary schools with 11,625 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Rowan County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rowan County meet expectations.
1. Cool Spring Elementary
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
2. Bostian Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
3. Jackson Park Elementary
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Kannapolis City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
4. Millbridge Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 566 Students
5. Mt Ulla Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
6. Landis Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students
7. Cooleemee Elementary
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
8. Richfield Elementary
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
9. Shive Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
10. Rockwell Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rowan County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rowan County, NC has a total population of 146,875 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rowan County, 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 Rowan County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rowan County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rowan County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rowan County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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