East Rowan High School is a public, co-educational secondary school located in Granite Quarry, North Carolina. It is one of seven high schools in the Rowan-Salisbury School System.
Serving 986 students in grades 9-12, East Rowan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 986 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Rowan High School's student population of 986 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
986 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Red, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Rowan High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Rowan High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
12%
24%
White
71%
42%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)84%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Rowan High School's ranking?
East Rowan High School is ranked #1219 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Rowan High School often compared to?
East Rowan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson High School, Salisbury High School, South Rowan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Rowan High School?
The graduation rate of East Rowan High School is 84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Rowan High School?
986 students attend East Rowan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of East Rowan High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Rowan High School?
East Rowan High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Rowan High School offer ?
East Rowan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Rowan High School part of?
East Rowan High School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
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