Roanoke Valley Early College

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Roanoke Valley Early College ranks 347 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Roanoke Valley Early College is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Weldon, North Carolina, which is part of the low-performing Weldon City Schools district. With just 119 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (around 90%) and an extremely high poverty rate, with over 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Roanoke Valley Early College has shown mixed performance compared to state and district averages. While the school's African American students perform well, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina high schools, its overall proficiency rates have been more inconsistent, with strengths in subjects like English II and Math I but weaknesses in Biology and Math III. The school spends $10,910 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools, and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 24:1.

When compared to other local schools, Roanoke Valley Early College outperforms the nearby Weldon STEM High School, which has significantly lower proficiency rates across all subjects. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Roanoke Rapids Early College High, which is ranked in the top 15% of North Carolina high schools. Despite the challenges posed by the school's high poverty rate, its early college model, which allows students to earn college credits while in high school, could be a valuable asset in helping students overcome barriers and access higher education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 College Dr
Weldon, NC 27890

(252) 536-6364

District: Weldon City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
347^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,910

Feeder schools for Roanoke Valley Early College:

Elementary:	Weldon Elementary Global Academy
Middle:	Weldon Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 30.0

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.0%

White:

4.9%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roanoke Valley Early College ranks worse than 54.2% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88%), White (4.9%), Hispanic (3.5%). (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 Roanoke Valley Early College is 30. (See more...)

Compare Roanoke Valley Early College employs 4.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roanoke Valley Early College is $10,910.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roanoke Valley Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke Valley Early College 347^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Roanoke Valley Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Weldon City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Weldon City Schools 222^nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roanoke Valley Early College

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Rank History for all students at Roanoke Valley Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	34.33	373^rd	594	37.2%
2022	49.57	291^st	621	53.1%
2023	23.81	487^th	626	22.2%
2024	43.19	347^th	640	45.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roanoke Valley Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	93.20	55^th	544	89.9%
2023	37.35	347^th	597	41.9%
2024	50.55	243^rd	613	60.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Roanoke Valley Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	58.55	233^rd	594	60.8%
2023	24.82	453^rd	588	23.0%
2024	32.56	413^th	602	31.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Roanoke Valley Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.98	526^th	602	12.6%
2024	55.20	241^st	607	60.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Roanoke Valley Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	64.19	105^th	430	75.6%
2023	44.37	198^th	434	54.4%
2024	61.34	115^th	437	73.7%

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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 Roanoke Valley Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	11	48	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	65
2011	14	92	2	4	3	0	0	115
2012	14	111	0	2	3	0	1	131
2013	14	112	0	3	3	0	1	133
2014	13	162	0	3	3	0	1	182
2015	18	160	0	4	0	0	1	183
2016	17	159	0	2	3	0	4	185
2017	12	133	0	1	5	0	6	157
2018	11	133	0	2	4	0	8	158
2019	13	123	0	1	4	0	5	146
2020	9	105	0	2	3	0	9	128
2021	6	112	0	1	0	0	8	127
2022	7	108	0	3	0	0	5	123
2023	4	108	0	3	0	0	4	119
2024	7	125	0	5	0	0	5	142

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 Roanoke Valley Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	65	4.0	16.2	49.2
2011	115	6.0	19.1	58.3
2012	131	6.0	21.8	61.1
2013	133	7.0	19.0	61.7
2014	182	8.0	22.7	57.7
2015	183	8.0	22.8	98.4
2016	185	8.0	23.1	96.8
2017	157	8.0	19.6	96.2
2018	158	8.0	19.7	98.1
2019	146	6.8	21.1	97.9
2020	128	3.9	32.0	97.7
2021	127	5.0	25.4	97.6
2022	123	5.0	24.6	97.6
2023	119	5.0	23.8	97.5
2024	142	4.7	30.0	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 Roanoke Valley Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	65	4.0	16.2	49.2
2011	115	6.0	19.1	58.3
2012	131	6.0	21.8	61.1
2013	133	7.0	19.0	61.7
2014	182	8.0	22.7	57.7
2015	183	8.0	22.8	98.4
2016	185	8.0	23.1	96.8
2017	157	8.0	19.6	96.2
2018	158	8.0	19.7	98.1
2019	146	6.8	21.1	97.9
2020	128	3.9	32.0	97.7
2021	127	5.0	25.4	97.6
2022	123	5.0	24.6	97.6
2023	119	5.0	23.8	97.5
2024	142	4.7	30.0	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 Roanoke Valley Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$688 (6.3%)	$10,222 (93.7%)	$10,910

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roanoke Valley Early College

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Roanoke Valley Early College)	72.7	25	47.7%
End of Course Biology (Weldon City Schools)	41.7	20.4	21.3%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Roanoke Valley Early College)	71	55.6	15.4%
End of Course English II (Weldon City Schools)	40.7	40	0.7%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math III (Roanoke Valley Early College)	23.5	30.3	6.8%
End of Course Math III (Weldon City Schools)	11.8	22	10.2%
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	146	119	18.5%
African American	123	108	12.2%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	4	69.2%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.9%	97.5%	0.5%

Schools Near Roanoke Valley 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Roanoke Valley Early College	Public	9-12	100 College Dr	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Weldon City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 536-6364	142	5	30.0	97.9%	7 (4.9%)	125 (88.0%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	43.2	347^th of 640 public high schools	45.8%		23.8	487^th of 626 public high schools	22.2%	140	23.5	72.5	66.7	52.1	$10,910	$689	$10,222
Halifax County Early College High	Public	9-12	100 College Drive	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Halifax County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 536-5461	129	5	25.8	97.7%	5 (3.9%)	101 (78.3%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	63.7	212^th of 640 public high schools	66.9%		74.8	155^th of 626 public high schools	75.2%	57	17.2	65.5	94.9	80.0
Northampton Early College	Public	9-12	100 College Dr.	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 585-1900	164	6	27.3	98.2%	7 (4.3%)	133 (81.1%)	12 (7.3%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	56.6	249^th of 640 public high schools	61.1%		60.7	221^st of 626 public high schools	64.7%	28	45.2	71.7	63.2	62.5	$11,161	$688	$10,474
Weldon STEM High School Career Academies	Public	9-12	415 County Road	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Weldon City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 536-4829	135	15	8.8	97.8%	2 (1.5%)	129 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	9.6	595^th of 640 public high schools	7.0%		3.8	609^th of 626 public high schools	2.7%	14	11.4	23.3	28.2	14.7	$18,405	$2,475	$15,931
Roanoke Rapids Early College High	Public	9-12	844 Hamilton St	Roanoke Rapids	27870	Halifax County	Roanoke Rapids City Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 519-7205	108	5	21.6	97.2%	59 (54.6%)	34 (31.5%)	6 (5.6%)	6 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	89.8	79^th of 640 public high schools	87.7%		84.4	108^th of 626 public high schools	82.7%	29	78.3	95.4	92.3	84.6	$10,292	$309	$9,983
Roanoke Rapids High School	Public	9-12	800 Hamilton Street	Roanoke Rapids	27870	Halifax County	Roanoke Rapids City Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 519-7200	819	49	16.7	99.5%	442 (54.0%)	246 (30.0%)	80 (9.8%)	12 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.5%)	17.8	531^st of 640 public high schools	17.0%		18.1	522^nd of 626 public high schools	16.6%	9	40.3	40.1	20.2	29.5	$9,511	$641	$8,870
Northampton County High School	Public	9-12	152 Hurricane Drive	Gaston	27832	Northampton County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 537-1910	257	19	13.5	98.8%	15 (5.8%)	223 (86.8%)	14 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	7.9	609^th of 640 public high schools	4.8%		6.2	601^st of 626 public high schools	4.0%	8	13.6	22.6	26.8	5.2	$17,040	$1,791	$15,249
Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic	Public	9-12	8492 Hwy 48	Littleton	27850	Halifax County	Halifax County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 586-4125	335	20	16.7	99.1%	18 (5.4%)	253 (75.5%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.0%)	7.4	610^th of 640 public high schools	4.7%		10.8	573^rd of 626 public high schools	8.5%	37	14.3	24.4	16.9	27.7	$15,602	$2,497	$13,105
Northampton Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	701 N Church St	Jackson	27845	Northampton County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(252) 585-1900	15	0		60.0%	1 (6.7%)	10 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)								(n/a)
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academy	Public	9-12	16683 Hwy 125	Halifax	27839	Halifax County	Halifax County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 445-2027	190	16	11.6	98.4%	2 (1.1%)	171 (90.0%)	12 (6.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	7.4	611^th of 640 public high schools	4.5%		7.4	595^th of 626 public high schools	5.0%	16	23.1	15.7	16.9	18.9	$16,987	$2,312	$14,676

Frequently Asked Questions about Roanoke Valley Early College

What schools feed into Roanoke Valley Early College?

Roanoke Valley Early College is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Weldon Elementary Global Academy
Middle : Weldon Middle

What is the racial makeup of Roanoke Valley Early College?

Students at Roanoke Valley Early College are 88% African American, 5% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Roanoke Valley Early College in?

Weldon City Schools

How many students attend Roanoke Valley Early College?

In the 2023-24 school year, 142 students attended Roanoke Valley Early College.

Is Roanoke Valley Early College a good school?

Roanoke Valley Early College ranks 347^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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