Rowan County Early College

Summary:

Rowan County Early College is a public high school in Salisbury, North Carolina that serves grades 9-12 with a student population of 236. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student body, and commitment to serving students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Rowan County Early College consistently outperforms the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district and the state of North Carolina in End-of-Course (EOC) test scores across various subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 73% proficiency in EOC Biology, compared to 32.4% for the district and 53.4% for the state. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's high statewide rankings, with the school ranking in the top 20% of North Carolina high schools in several years. Additionally, Rowan County Early College has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby high schools, such as West Rowan High, South Rowan High, and North Rowan High, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students and lower representation of minority groups.

Another notable aspect of Rowan County Early College is its relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.54% in 2020-2021 to 47.88% in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school serves a significant population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and its strong academic performance across various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students, is a testament to the school's effective educational practices and support systems.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S
       Salisbury, NC  28146


(704) 216-3873

District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,268 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.8 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.3%
Hispanic:
36.6%
African American:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rowan County Early College ranks better than 81.1% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first 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 82.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rowan County Early College is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.3%), Hispanic (36.6%), African American (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rowan County Early College is 25.8, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rowan County Early College is $7,268, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rowan County Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Rowan County Early College 121st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Rowan County Early College 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 Rowan County Early College

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Rank History for all students at Rowan County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 62.98 136th 490 72.2%
2010 64.65 139th 499 72.1%
2011 75.24 52nd 506 89.7%
2012 75.43 44th 502 91.2%
2013 75.14 33rd 505 93.5%
2014 67.71 78th 451 82.7%
2015 68.86 82nd 531 84.6%
2016 63.02 97th 507 80.9%
2017 77.56 58th 476 87.8%
2018 88.84 22nd 469 95.3%
2019 79.24 57th 514 88.9%
2021 58.65 214th 594 64.0%
2022 59.63 236th 621 62.0%
2023 83.49 111th 626 82.3%
2024 82.76 121st 640 81.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rowan County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.91 9th 424 97.9%
2019 84.31 23rd 446 94.8%
2021 57.03 82nd 432 81.0%
2022 66.84 137th 544 74.8%
2023 81.93 99th 597 83.4%
2024 83.95 105th 613 82.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rowan County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.82 36th 449 92.0%
2019 75.59 70th 475 85.3%
2021 51.88 179th 475 62.3%
2022 50.88 279th 594 53.0%
2023 76.68 138th 588 76.5%
2024 74.64 159th 602 73.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rowan County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.68 240th 325 26.2%
2021 63.47 129th 337 61.7%
2022 66.82 139th 398 65.1%
2023 81.74 4th 403 99.0%
2024 71.85 98th 403 75.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rowan County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.77 21st 463 95.5%
2019 79.98 45th 488 90.8%
2021 68.41 88th 481 81.7%
2022 77.89 136th 585 76.8%
2023 91.70 67th 602 88.9%
2024 91.48 71st 607 88.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Rowan County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.71 37th 434 91.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rowan County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.03 22nd 340 93.5%
2019 79.53 29th 354 91.8%
2021 53.80 94th 370 74.6%
2022 54.74 149th 436 65.8%
2023 78.20 82nd 449 81.7%
2024 90.31 57th 454 87.4%
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Rank History for White students at Rowan County Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.51 22nd 427 94.8%
2019 81.15 42nd 444 90.5%
2021 64.73 109th 439 75.2%
2022 73.88 144th 534 73.0%
2023 85.40 84th 537 84.4%
2024 79.12 121st 553 78.1%
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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 Rowan County Early College

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 52 13 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2010 97 20 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2011 121 31 9 19 0 0 3 0 183
2012 148 37 10 26 0 0 4 0 225
2013 136 34 9 44 0 0 3 0 226
2014 113 33 10 61 1 1 3 0 222
2015 114 30 9 68 1 1 2 0 225
2016 114 28 8 75 1 1 2 0 229
2017 112 36 7 76 1 1 2 0 235
2018 116 34 7 76 0 0 5 0 238
2019 118 32 5 87 0 0 5 0 247
2020 110 31 8 81 0 0 11 0 241
2021 109 30 10 83 1 0 8 0 241
2022 96 28 11 94 1 0 9 0 239
2023 98 37 11 80 1 0 9 0 236
2024 97 33 11 86 1 0 7 0 235

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rowan County Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 72 4.0 18.0 n/a
2010 134 5.9 22.4 48.5
2011 183 7.0 26.1 54.1
2012 225 7.0 32.1 53.3
2013 226 7.0 32.2 59.3
2014 222 7.0 31.7 64.9
2015 225 8.0 28.1 62.2
2016 229 8.0 28.6 60.7
2017 235 7.5 31.3 58.3
2018 238 7.5 31.7 54.6
2019 247 7.4 33.1 52.2
2020 241 8.5 28.3 53.1
2021 241 8.6 28.0 31.5
2022 239 9.2 25.7 46
2023 236 9.0 26.0 47.9
2024 235 9.1 25.8 97.9

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 Rowan County Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 72 4.0 18.0 n/a
2010 134 5.9 22.4 48.5
2011 183 7.0 26.1 54.1
2012 225 7.0 32.1 53.3
2013 226 7.0 32.2 59.3
2014 222 7.0 31.7 64.9
2015 225 8.0 28.1 62.2
2016 229 8.0 28.6 60.7
2017 235 7.5 31.3 58.3
2018 238 7.5 31.7 54.6
2019 247 7.4 33.1 52.2
2020 241 8.5 28.3 53.1
2021 241 8.6 28.0 31.5
2022 239 9.2 25.7 46
2023 236 9.0 26.0 47.9
2024 235 9.1 25.8 97.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rowan County Early College

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (4.1%) $6,970 (95.9%) $7,268

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rowan County Early College

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 57th of 514 High schoolsRanks 111th of 626 High schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Rowan County Early College)72.678.6
 6%
   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 (Rowan County Early College)90.391.9
 1.6%
   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 (Rowan County Early College)6877.1
 9.1%
   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 (Rowan County Early College)62.567.9
 5.4%
   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 Students247236
 4.5%
African American3237
 15.6%
American Indian01
Asian511
 120%
Hispanic8780
 8%
Pacific Islander00
White11898
 16.9%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%47.9%
 4.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 235 students attended Rowan County Early College.

Rowan County Early College ranks 121st of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Rowan County Early College are 41% White, 37% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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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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