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#1572 of 2,648 schools in NC
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
High School · Roanoke Rapids City Schools · Roanoke Rapids, NC
A Roanoke Rapids City Schools high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
844 Hamilton St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
- Math 74% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 97% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 51 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roanoke Rapids Early College High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,304/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,994
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Roanoke Rapids City Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roanoke Rapids Early College High is listed in Roanoke Rapids City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roanoke Rapids Early College High
Roanoke Rapids Early College High is a public high school in Roanoke Rapids, NC, part of Roanoke Rapids City Schools, serving approximately 108 students in grades 9th-UG with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,572 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roanoke Rapids Early College High
What grades does Roanoke Rapids Early College High serve?
Roanoke Rapids Early College High serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
Roanoke Rapids Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Rapids Early College High is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roanoke Rapids Early College High rank in NC?
Roanoke Rapids Early College High ranks #1,572 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Roanoke Rapids Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?
Roanoke Rapids Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roanoke Rapids Early College High has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Roanoke Rapids Early College High a charter school?
No, Roanoke Rapids Early College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roanoke Rapids Early College High a Title I school?
No, Roanoke Rapids Early College High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
97.2% of students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Halifax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (252) 519-7205
- Area population (ZIP 27870)
- 24,778
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27870; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025, multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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