Is Rowan County Early College a good school?

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

How many students attend Rowan County Early College?

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

What is the racial makeup of Rowan County Early College?

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

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:
121^st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,268

Student/teacher ratio: 25.8

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.3%

Hispanic:

36.6%

African American:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.9%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.76. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Rowan County Early College employs 9.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 121^st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Rowan County Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rowan-Salisbury Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rowan-Salisbury Schools 212^th 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
2009	62.98	136^th	490	72.2%
2010	64.65	139^th	499	72.1%
2011	75.24	52^nd	506	89.7%
2012	75.43	44^th	502	91.2%
2013	75.14	33^rd	505	93.5%
2014	67.71	78^th	451	82.7%
2015	68.86	82^nd	531	84.6%
2016	63.02	97^th	507	80.9%
2017	77.56	58^th	476	87.8%
2018	88.84	22^nd	469	95.3%
2019	79.24	57^th	514	88.9%
2021	58.65	214^th	594	64.0%
2022	59.63	236^th	621	62.0%
2023	83.49	111^th	626	82.3%
2024	82.76	121^st	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
2018	94.91	9^th	424	97.9%
2019	84.31	23^rd	446	94.8%
2021	57.03	82^nd	432	81.0%
2022	66.84	137^th	544	74.8%
2023	81.93	99^th	597	83.4%
2024	83.95	105^th	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
2018	85.82	36^th	449	92.0%
2019	75.59	70^th	475	85.3%
2021	51.88	179^th	475	62.3%
2022	50.88	279^th	594	53.0%
2023	76.68	138^th	588	76.5%
2024	74.64	159^th	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
2019	38.68	240^th	325	26.2%
2021	63.47	129^th	337	61.7%
2022	66.82	139^th	398	65.1%
2023	81.74	4^th	403	99.0%
2024	71.85	98^th	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
2018	91.77	21^st	463	95.5%
2019	79.98	45^th	488	90.8%
2021	68.41	88^th	481	81.7%
2022	77.89	136^th	585	76.8%
2023	91.70	67^th	602	88.9%
2024	91.48	71^st	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	37^th	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
2018	86.03	22^nd	340	93.5%
2019	79.53	29^th	354	91.8%
2021	53.80	94^th	370	74.6%
2022	54.74	149^th	436	65.8%
2023	78.20	82^nd	449	81.7%
2024	90.31	57^th	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
2018	89.51	22^nd	427	94.8%
2019	81.15	42^nd	444	90.5%
2021	64.73	109^th	439	75.2%
2022	73.88	144^th	534	73.0%
2023	85.40	84^th	537	84.4%
2024	79.12	121^st	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.

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	Total
2009	52	13	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	72
2010	97	20	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	134
2011	121	31	9	19	0	0	3	183
2012	148	37	10	26	0	0	4	225
2013	136	34	9	44	0	0	3	226
2014	113	33	10	61	1	1	3	222
2015	114	30	9	68	1	1	2	225
2016	114	28	8	75	1	1	2	229
2017	112	36	7	76	1	1	2	235
2018	116	34	7	76	0	0	5	238
2019	118	32	5	87	0	0	5	247
2020	110	31	8	81	0	0	11	241
2021	109	30	10	83	1	0	8	241
2022	96	28	11	94	1	0	9	239
2023	98	37	11	80	1	0	9	236
2024	97	33	11	86	1	0	7	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 57^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 111^th 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)	72.6	78.6	6%
End of Course Biology (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)	45	30.7	14.3%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Rowan County Early College)	90.3	91.9	1.6%
End of Course English II (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)	48.7	38.7	10%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Rowan County Early College)	68	77.1	9.1%
End of Course Math I (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)	19.2	19.8	0.6%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Rowan County Early College)	62.5	67.9	5.4%
End of Course Math III (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)	28.4	28.7	0.3%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	247	236	4.5%
African American	32	37	15.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	11	120%
Hispanic	87	80	8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	118	98	16.9%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.2%	47.9%	4.3%

Schools Near Rowan County Early College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)	EOG Reading (2024)		EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rowan County Early College	Public	9-12	1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S	Salisbury	28146	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 216-3873	235	9	25.8	97.9%	97 (41.3%)	33 (14.0%)	86 (36.6%)	11 (4.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	82.8	121^st of 640 public high schools	81.1%		83.5	111^th of 626 public high schools	82.3%	10	73.0	81.3	66.0	88.2					$7,268	$298	$6,970
Salisbury High	Public	9-12	500 Lincolnton Rd	Salisbury	28144	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 636-1221	1,014	54	18.8	99.4%	142 (14.0%)	444 (43.8%)	348 (34.3%)	11 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (6.6%)	10.8	587^th of 640 public high schools	8.3%		10.5	576^th of 626 public high schools	8.0%	11	33.6	36.1	11.4	13.4					$11,029	$745	$10,284
Henderson High	Public	6-12	1215 North Main St	Salisbury	28144	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 639-3134	78	11	7.2	96.2%	28 (35.9%)	33 (42.3%)	10 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.0%)								(n/a)					7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	$25,678	$1,458	$24,220
East Rowan High	Public	9-12	175 St Luke's Church Rd	Salisbury	28146	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 279-5232	1,072	58	18.3	96.4%	783 (73.0%)	126 (11.8%)	101 (9.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.2%)	31.3	436^th of 640 public high schools	31.9%		29.7	434^th of 626 public high schools	30.7%	2	47.4	53.2	31.0	39.2					$9,575	$985	$8,590
North Rowan High	Public	9-12	300 North Whitehead Ave	Spencer	28159	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 636-4420	592	38	15.5	97.6%	138 (23.3%)	218 (36.8%)	166 (28.0%)	9 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.8%)	4.8	621^st of 640 public high schools	3.0%		3.4	612^th of 626 public high schools	2.2%	9	13.2	26.9	7.9	13.5					$12,425	$1,166	$11,259
Carson High	Public	9-12	290 Kress Venture Dr	China Grove	28023	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 855-7297	1,135	61	18.7	98.0%	749 (66.0%)	76 (6.7%)	248 (21.9%)	10 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (4.6%)	24.8	487^th of 640 public high schools	23.9%		25.8	470^th of 626 public high schools	24.9%	17	37.5	48.1	32.6	37.1					$8,570	$767	$7,803
South Rowan High	Public	9-12	1655 Patterson St	China Grove	28023	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 857-1161	989	56	17.6	96.6%	631 (63.8%)	77 (7.8%)	225 (22.8%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.9%)	11.9	578^th of 640 public high schools	9.7%		11	570^th of 626 public high schools	8.9%	8	27.8	39.4	14.5	25.5					$9,584	$1,002	$8,582
West Rowan High	Public	9-12	8050 NC 801 Hwy	Mount Ulla	28125	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 278-9233	1,105	58	19.1	96.5%	544 (49.2%)	214 (19.4%)	248 (22.4%)	7 (0.6%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (7.6%)	11.5	580^th of 640 public high schools	9.4%		8.4	592^nd of 626 public high schools	5.4%	12	25.6	40.3	10.9	26.8					$9,333	$909	$8,424
A L Brown High	Public	9-12	415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave	Kannapolis	28083	Cabarrus County	Kannapolis City Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 932-6125	1,776	93	19.1	99.8%	451 (25.4%)	488 (27.5%)	690 (38.9%)	18 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	125 (7.0%)	11.2	583^rd of 640 public high schools	8.9%		14.4	543^rd of 626 public high schools	13.3%	40	22.5	39.4	8.2	31.6					$9,314	$705	$8,609
West Davidson High	Public	9-12	200 Dragon Drive	Lexington	27295	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 853-8082	743	43	17.3	54.5%	586 (78.9%)	33 (4.4%)	95 (12.8%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.6%)	32	433^rd of 640 public high schools	32.3%		45.2	323^rd of 626 public high schools	48.4%	110	47.2	44.9	29.2	53.2					$8,366	$319	$8,047

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