Excellent
#442 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 17% in state
Rowan Co Early College
High School · Rowan-salisbury Schools · Salisbury, NC
A Rowan-salisbury Schools high school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1595, Salisbury, NC 28145
- Math 91% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rowan Co Early College score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rowan Co Early College 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 Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,950/100K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,014 | Compare → |
| Henderson HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 3.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Faith Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–9 | 3.5 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| East Rowan HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,072 | 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.
Rowan-salisbury Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #3 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rowan Co Early College is listed in Rowan-Salisbury Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rowan Co Early College
Rowan Co Early College is a public high school in Salisbury, NC, part of Rowan-salisbury Schools, serving approximately 235 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rowan Co Early College
What grades does Rowan Co Early College serve?
Rowan Co Early College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rowan Co Early College?
Rowan Co Early College has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowan Co Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowan Co Early College is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rowan Co Early College rank in NC?
Rowan Co Early College ranks #442 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Rowan Co Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Rowan Co Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Rowan Co Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rowan Co Early College has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rowan Co Early College a charter school?
No, Rowan Co Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rowan Co Early College a Title I school?
No, Rowan Co Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rowan Co Early College?
97.9% of students at Rowan Co Early College 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
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rowan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.3%
- Phone
- (704) 216-3873
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
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.
- 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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