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Rowan Co Early College vs. Salisbury High School

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School Overview

School
Rowan Co Early College
1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S
Salisbury, NC 28145
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10/
10
Top 10%
Salisbury High School
500 Lincolnton Rd
Salisbury, NC 28144
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Rowan Co Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
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Overview
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 26:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,014 students in grades 9-12, Salisbury High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
235 students
1,014 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rowan Co Early College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salisbury High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
34% | 66%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rowan Co Early College.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salisbury High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rowan Co Early College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salisbury High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rowan Co Early College with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

n/a
#1943 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salisbury High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 1% in NC)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rowan Co Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salisbury High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rowan Co Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salisbury High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rowan Co Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salisbury High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rowan Co Early College with the average graduation rate observed in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Salisbury High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rowan Co Early College by grade.
This chart displays the students of Salisbury High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
63
334
Grade 10 Students
59
238
Grade 11 Students
57
240
Grade 12 Students
56
202

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Salisbury High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rowan Co Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salisbury High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rowan Co Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Salisbury High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rowan Co Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salisbury High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
41%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rowan Co Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salisbury High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rowan Co Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salisbury High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rowan Co Early College, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salisbury High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rowan Co Early College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salisbury High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rowan Co Early College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salisbury High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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