Rowan–Cabarrus Community College is a public community college in Rowan County and Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System. RCCC offers associate degree programs in more than 40 areas of study.
Serving 235 students in grades 9-12, Rowan Co Early College ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 5% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rowan Co Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Rowan Co Early College's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rowan Co Early College is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
15:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
39%
22%
Black
13%
24%
White
40%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rowan Co Early College often compared to?
Rowan Co Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Carson High School, Salisbury High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rowan Co Early College?
The graduation rate of Rowan Co Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rowan Co Early College?
235 students attend Rowan Co Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rowan Co Early College students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rowan Co Early College?
Rowan Co Early College has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rowan Co Early College offer ?
Rowan Co Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rowan Co Early College part of?
Rowan Co Early College is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
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