Rowan-salisbury Schools School District
School District · Salisbury, North Carolina
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
32
18 elem, 6 mid, 8 high
Enrollment
18,110
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
32
18 elem, 6 mid, 8 high
Enrollment
18,110
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Rowan-salisbury Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rowan-salisbury Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mt Ulla Elementary
Mount Ulla · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Landis Elementary
Landis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rowan Co Early College
Salisbury · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#113 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,141
$971 vs North Carolina median
District size
18,110 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Rowan-salisbury Schools ranks #113 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Rowan-salisbury Schools's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 32 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mt Ulla Elementary (8.5/10), Landis Elementary (8.2/10), and Rowan Co Early College (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 98% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rowan-salisbury Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Rowan-salisbury Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (32 of 32). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt Ulla Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Landis Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Rowan Co Early College | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | West Rowan Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Rockwell Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Bostian Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Millbridge Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Carson High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Morgan Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Summit Virtual Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 32 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rowan-salisbury Schools
Rowan-salisbury Schools is a Salisbury, North Carolina school district serving 32 schools.The district educates 18,110 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. District-level spending was $12,141 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Rowan-salisbury Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mt Ulla Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Rowan-salisbury Schools students show an average math proficiency of 39.0% and ELA proficiency of 40.6%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rowan-salisbury Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rowan-salisbury Schools with test data.
Schools in Rowan-salisbury Schools
32 schoolsElementary Schools18
Middle Schools6
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Salisbury
- Total Enrollment
- 18,110
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,124
- District spending per student
- $12,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rowan-salisbury Schools?
Rowan-salisbury Schools has 32 schools in total — 18 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rowan-salisbury Schools?
The average composite rating for Rowan-salisbury Schools is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Rowan-salisbury Schools?
Rowan-salisbury Schools's district-level spending was $12,141 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rowan-salisbury Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rowan-salisbury Schools is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rowan-salisbury Schools?
Mt Ulla Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rowan-salisbury Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Rowan-salisbury Schools?
Across schools in Rowan-salisbury Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rowan-salisbury Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Rowan-salisbury Schools has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 32 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.6%
How we rate schools
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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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