East Rowan High

Summary:

East Rowan High is a public high school located in Salisbury, North Carolina, serving 1,032 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district, which is ranked 212 out of 242 districts in the state.

East Rowan High has a predominantly white student population, with 75.87% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than nearby schools like Salisbury High (14.39% white) and North Rowan High (24.28% white). Academically, the school performs better than the district and state averages, with 53.2% of students proficient or better in end-of-course English II tests, compared to 42.6% for the district and 59.7% for the state. However, East Rowan High has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of North Carolina high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While East Rowan High's overall academic performance is better than some nearby schools, there are significant racial disparities in student achievement. Hispanic students at the school ranked 192 out of 454 North Carolina high schools, with a 3-star rating, while white students ranked 473 out of 553, with a 1-star rating. This suggests that the school faces challenges in addressing these disparities and supporting underserved student populations. Additionally, East Rowan High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, from 230 out of 451 high schools in 2013-2014 to 436 out of 640 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school may be facing broader challenges in maintaining or improving its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 175 St Luke's Church Rd
       Salisbury, NC  28146


(704) 279-5232

District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
436th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,575 Help


Feeder schools for East Rowan High:

Elementary:    Granite Quarry Elementary
    Morgan Elementary
    Rockwell Elementary
Middle:    Erwin Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,072

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
African American:
11.8%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.4% Help


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Compare Details East Rowan High ranks worse than 68.1% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked high schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), African American (11.8%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Rowan High is 18.3, which is the 4th best among 7 high schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Rowan High is $9,575. 4 high schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Rowan High:

SchoolDigger ranks East Rowan High 436th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See East Rowan High in the ranking list.)

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Rowan-Salisbury Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rowan-Salisbury Schools 212th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Rowan High

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Rank History for all students at East Rowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.08 211th 431 51.0%
2007 65.49 101st 453 77.7%
2008 68.59 79th 477 83.4%
2009 66.44 105th 490 78.6%
2010 61.54 176th 499 64.7%
2011 55.42 231st 506 54.3%
2012 66.13 93rd 502 81.5%
2013 51.29 139th 505 72.5%
2014 37.21 230th 451 49.0%
2015 32.69 325th 531 38.8%
2016 27.26 333rd 507 34.3%
2017 23.82 346th 476 27.3%
2018 31.38 314th 469 33.0%
2019 29.06 353rd 514 31.3%
2021 19.69 482nd 594 18.9%
2022 23.86 471st 621 24.2%
2023 29.68 434th 626 30.7%
2024 31.35 436th 640 31.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Rowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.21 189th 199 5.0%
2022 16.23 210th 226 7.1%
2023 12.65 234th 249 6.0%
2024 23.93 220th 261 15.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Rowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.69 260th 424 38.7%
2019 28.17 309th 446 30.7%
2021 23.92 329th 432 23.8%
2022 33.04 347th 544 36.2%
2023 29.99 413th 597 30.8%
2024 32.03 415th 613 32.3%
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Rank History for Female students at East Rowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.41 318th 449 29.2%
2019 22.37 375th 475 21.1%
2021 18.10 386th 475 18.7%
2022 17.64 502nd 594 15.5%
2023 28.63 426th 588 27.6%
2024 30.65 429th 602 28.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Rowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.82 122nd 349 65.0%
2019 33.75 243rd 364 33.2%
2021 23.23 291st 334 12.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Rowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.77 85th 100 15.0%
2019 42.20 221st 325 32.0%
2021 21.95 287th 337 14.8%
2022 21.23 357th 398 10.3%
2023 31.83 338th 403 16.1%
2024 23.55 363rd 403 9.9%
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Rank History for Male students at East Rowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.39 330th 463 28.7%
2019 32.02 311th 488 36.3%
2021 19.30 385th 481 20.0%
2022 28.50 424th 585 27.5%
2023 30.34 420th 602 30.2%
2024 30.68 420th 607 30.8%
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Rank History for African American students at East Rowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.46 335th 359 6.7%
2019 29.89 264th 369 28.5%
2021 7.94 364th 364 0.0%
2022 30.13 291st 430 32.3%
2023 48.25 175th 434 59.7%
2024 27.69 323rd 437 26.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Rowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.96 120th 340 64.7%
2019 34.42 215th 354 39.3%
2021 15.63 342nd 370 7.6%
2022 13.63 415th 436 4.8%
2023 21.91 381st 449 15.1%
2024 48.29 192nd 454 57.7%
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Rank History for White students at East Rowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.35 387th 427 9.4%
2019 16.50 392nd 444 11.7%
2021 11.43 408th 439 7.1%
2022 15.78 481st 534 9.9%
2023 18.53 472nd 537 12.1%
2024 19.06 473rd 553 14.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for East Rowan High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 782 53 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1989 768 40 4 2 0 n/a n/a 1 815
1990 752 44 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1991 978 36 4 2 2 n/a n/a 2 1024
1992 954 34 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 998
1993 993 39 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 1039
1994 1020 45 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1076
1995 1150 43 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1203
1996 1150 43 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1203
1997 1222 35 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1270
1998 1220 39 8 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1278
1999 1245 43 12 9 6 n/a n/a 0 1315
2000 1219 43 10 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1289
2001 1194 45 10 13 6 n/a n/a 0 1268
2002 1253 46 6 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1321
2003 1253 46 6 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1321
2004 1305 51 12 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1394
2005 1260 53 13 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1357
2006 1316 75 15 36 4 n/a n/a 0 1446
2007 1130 66 8 41 5 n/a n/a 12 1262
2008 1095 73 6 33 8 n/a n/a 10 1225
2009 1101 92 7 38 7 n/a n/a 0 1245
2010 1048 88 9 28 6 n/a n/a 0 1179
2011 982 69 8 31 5 1 14 0 1110
2012 949 74 5 31 2 1 11 0 1073
2013 933 77 2 36 2 0 10 0 1060
2014 915 83 1 38 1 0 6 0 1044
2015 908 89 4 48 2 0 4 0 1055
2016 880 98 5 63 1 0 13 0 1060
2017 849 99 6 75 4 0 17 0 1050
2018 808 95 8 81 3 1 19 0 1015
2019 787 78 7 77 2 1 23 0 975
2020 753 64 11 80 3 2 34 0 947
2021 757 80 10 98 1 2 31 0 979
2022 756 75 9 98 1 3 41 0 983
2023 783 94 9 96 1 2 47 0 1032
2024 783 126 5 101 0 1 56 0 1072

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Rowan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 839 55.0 15.2 5.2
1989 815 55.0 14.8 7.1
1990 807 55.0 14.6 7.1
1991 1024 55.0 18.6 5.6
1992 998 62.0 16.0 2.7
1993 1039 59.0 17.6 5.8
1994 1076 66.0 16.3 6.5
1995 1203 75.0 16.0 6.3
1996 1203 75.0 16.0 6.3
1997 1270 77.0 16.5 6.3
1998 1278 88.0 14.5 6.3
1999 1315 88.0 14.9 8.5
2000 1289 88.0 14.6 13
2001 1268 88.0 14.4 13
2002 1321 88.0 15.0 0
2003 1321 88.0 15.0 0
2004 1394 88.0 15.8 22.5
2005 1357 88.0 15.4 25.1
2006 1446 88.0 16.4 28.4
2007 1262 82.4 15.3 31
2008 1225 78.5 15.6 30.6
2009 1245 81.0 15.4 n/a
2010 1179 75.1 15.6 38
2011 1110 70.4 15.7 39.4
2012 1073 66.7 16.0 40.8
2013 1060 69.6 15.2 45.8
2014 1044 67.4 15.4 42.5
2015 1055 65.0 16.2 42.7
2016 1060 64.0 16.5 44
2017 1050 63.1 16.6 42.9
2018 1015 62.3 16.2 41.6
2019 975 62.1 15.6 43.5
2020 947 55.8 16.9 43.3
2021 979 56.5 17.3 34.5
2022 983 56.7 17.3 40.5
2023 1032 58.7 17.5 50.8
2024 1072 58.2 18.3 96.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Rowan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 839 55.0 15.2 5.2
1989 815 55.0 14.8 7.1
1990 807 55.0 14.6 7.1
1991 1024 55.0 18.6 5.6
1992 998 62.0 16.0 2.7
1993 1039 59.0 17.6 5.8
1994 1076 66.0 16.3 6.5
1995 1203 75.0 16.0 6.3
1996 1203 75.0 16.0 6.3
1997 1270 77.0 16.5 6.3
1998 1278 88.0 14.5 6.3
1999 1315 88.0 14.9 8.5
2000 1289 88.0 14.6 13
2001 1268 88.0 14.4 13
2002 1321 88.0 15.0 0
2003 1321 88.0 15.0 0
2004 1394 88.0 15.8 22.5
2005 1357 88.0 15.4 25.1
2006 1446 88.0 16.4 28.4
2007 1262 82.4 15.3 31
2008 1225 78.5 15.6 30.6
2009 1245 81.0 15.4 n/a
2010 1179 75.1 15.6 38
2011 1110 70.4 15.7 39.4
2012 1073 66.7 16.0 40.8
2013 1060 69.6 15.2 45.8
2014 1044 67.4 15.4 42.5
2015 1055 65.0 16.2 42.7
2016 1060 64.0 16.5 44
2017 1050 63.1 16.6 42.9
2018 1015 62.3 16.2 41.6
2019 975 62.1 15.6 43.5
2020 947 55.8 16.9 43.3
2021 979 56.5 17.3 34.5
2022 983 56.7 17.3 40.5
2023 1032 58.7 17.5 50.8
2024 1072 58.2 18.3 96.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Rowan High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $985 (10.3%) $8,590 (89.7%) $9,575

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Rowan High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 353rd of 514 High schoolsRanks 434th of 626 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (East Rowan High)46.533.7
 12.8%
   End of Course Biology (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)4530.7
 14.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (East Rowan High)61.650.4
 11.2%
   End of Course English II (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)48.738.7
 10%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (East Rowan High)15.534
 18.5%
   End of Course Math I (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)19.219.8
 0.6%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (East Rowan High)24.347
 22.7%
   End of Course Math III (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)28.428.7
 0.3%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9751032
 5.8%
African American7894
 20.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic7796
 24.7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White787783
 0.5%
Two or More Races2347
 104.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%50.8%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Rowan High

Students at East Rowan High are 73% White, 12% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

East Rowan High ranks 436th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,072 students attended East Rowan High.

East Rowan High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Granite Quarry Elementary
Elementary : Morgan Elementary
Elementary : Rockwell Elementary
Middle : Erwin Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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