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6.7 avg / 10

Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District

School District · Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Students: 2,763
Teachers (FTE): 194

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,659

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#40 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,659

$1,453 vs North Carolina median

District size

2,763 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

About Roanoke Rapids City Schools

Roanoke Rapids City Schools is a Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,763 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $11,659 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Roanoke Rapids City Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Belmont Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Roanoke Rapids City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 50.2% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Roanoke Rapids City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 50.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.4%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Roanoke Rapids City Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Roanoke Rapids
Total Enrollment
2,763
Teachers (FTE)
194
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Roanoke Rapids City Schools?

Roanoke Rapids City Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Roanoke Rapids City Schools?

The average composite rating for Roanoke Rapids City Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Roanoke Rapids City Schools?

Roanoke Rapids City Schools spends $11,659 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Roanoke Rapids City Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Roanoke Rapids City Schools is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Roanoke Rapids City Schools?

Belmont Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Roanoke Rapids City Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Roanoke Rapids City Schools?

Across schools in Roanoke Rapids City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Roanoke Rapids City Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Roanoke Rapids City Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
50.2%
ELA Proficiency
45.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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