For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,763 students in Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
2,763 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
59 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
257 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
20%
# Black Students
782 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
28%
25%
# White Students
1,527 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
55%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
191
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
207
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
174
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
191
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
220
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
249
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,056 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,594 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,056
$11,229
Spending / Student
$10,594
$11,655
Best Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roanoke Rapids Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
844 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Grades: 9-13
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Manning Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Park Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Roanoke Rapids High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #44.
Chaloner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Virginia Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
Belmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Bolling Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District?
Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,763 students.
What is the rank of Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District?
Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District is ranked #244 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District?
55% of Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District?
Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Roanoke Rapids City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,594 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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