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Roanoke Rapids High School
High School · Roanoke Rapids City Schools · Roanoke Rapids, NC
A Roanoke Rapids City Schools high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
- Math 35% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 80.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roanoke Rapids High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Roanoke Rapids High School 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,304/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roanoke Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Kipp Gaston College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,183 | Compare → |
| Northampton County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Weldon Stem High School Career AcademiesEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Roanoke Rapids City Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 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 High School is listed in Roanoke Rapids City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roanoke Rapids High School
Roanoke Rapids High School is a public high school in Roanoke Rapids, NC, part of Roanoke Rapids City Schools, serving approximately 819 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,528 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roanoke Rapids High School
What grades does Roanoke Rapids High School serve?
Roanoke Rapids High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Roanoke Rapids High School?
Roanoke Rapids High School has an enrollment of approximately 819 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Rapids High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Rapids High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roanoke Rapids High School rank in NC?
Roanoke Rapids High School ranks #2,528 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Roanoke Rapids High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roanoke Rapids High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roanoke Rapids High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Roanoke Rapids High School a charter school?
No, Roanoke Rapids High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roanoke Rapids High School a Title I school?
No, Roanoke Rapids High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roanoke Rapids High School?
99.5% of students at Roanoke Rapids High School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 819
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Halifax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (252) 519-7200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80.0%
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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