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#1210 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 46% in state

Rolesville High

High School · Wake County Schools · Rolesville, NC

A Wake County Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1099 East Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571

  • Math 53% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.1% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation19.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$11,691
Chronic Absenteeism43.3%

Students at Rolesville High score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rolesville High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average471/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rolesville), 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

$129,340

Median home value

$442,300

Median rent

$982/mo

College educated

63.1%

Homeownership

91.3%

Poverty rate

0.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Thales AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3private6–121.8 mi544Compare →
True Light Shines AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–123.9 mi22Compare →
Commission Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–124.1 mi224Compare →
Franklin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–124.3 mi1,652Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wake County Schools

Schools in district
197
Rank in district
#128 of 194
District spending per student
$11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rolesville High is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rolesville High

Rolesville High is a public high school in Rolesville, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 2,319 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,210 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rolesville High

What grades does Rolesville High serve?

Rolesville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rolesville High?

Rolesville High has an enrollment of approximately 2,319 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolesville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Rolesville High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rolesville High rank in NC?

Rolesville High ranks #1,210 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Rolesville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Rolesville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Rolesville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rolesville High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Rolesville High a charter school?

No, Rolesville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rolesville High a Title I school?

No, Rolesville High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rolesville High?

51.5% of students at Rolesville 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 – 12th
Enrollment
2,319
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
126
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.3%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 27571)
8,908
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
38.9
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 27571; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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