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Top 5 Best Rowan County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 7,003 students in Rowan County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Rowan County, NC are Rowan Co Early College, Carson High School and Faith Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowan County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Rowan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Rowan County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rowan Co Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rowan County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rowan Co Early College
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S
Salisbury, NC 28145
(704) 216-3873
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Carson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 Kress Venture Dr
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-7297
Grades: 9-12
| 1,135 students
Rank: #33.
Faith Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 North Main Street
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 603-8437
Grades: K-9
| 783 students
Rank: #44.
East Rowan High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 St Luke's Church Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-5232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: #55.
South Rowan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 Patterson St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-1161
Grades: 9-12
| 989 students
Rank: #66.
Salisbury High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Lincolnton Rd
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-1221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,014 students
Rank: #77.
West Rowan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8050 Nc 801 Hwy
Mount Ulla, NC 28125
(704) 278-9233
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: #88.
North Rowan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 North Whitehead Ave
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: #99.
Henderson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 North Main St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rowan County, NC

Rowan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cleveland Elementary School (Closed 2023)
107 School St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Enochville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
925 North Enochville Ave
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Essie Mae Kiser Foxx Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
729 N Long St
East Spencer, NC 28039
(704) 603-4460
Grades: K-6
| 99 students
Faith Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1000 School St
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 279-3195
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Knox Middle School (Closed 2023)
1625 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rowan Academy (Closed 2007)
1010 Airport Road
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 630-9200
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
Woodleaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
9055 School St
Woodleaf, NC 27054
(704) 278-2203
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Rowan County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Rowan County, NC include Rowan Co Early College, Carson High School and Faith Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Rowan County?
9 public high schools are located in Rowan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowan County?
Rowan County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rowan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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