Best Roanoke Rapids Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 895 students in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC are Roanoke Rapids Early College High School and Roanoke Rapids High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke Rapids, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Roanoke Rapids have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Roanoke Rapids, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roanoke Rapids High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roanoke Rapids Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
844 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Gr: 9-13 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Roanoke Rapids High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC include Roanoke Rapids Early College High School and Roanoke Rapids High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roanoke Rapids?
2 public high schools are located in Roanoke Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke Rapids?
Roanoke Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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