Serving 119 students in grades 9-13, Roanoke Valley Early College 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roanoke Valley Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Roanoke Valley Early College's student population of 119 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roanoke Valley Early College ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roanoke Valley Early College is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1501 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
91%
25%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roanoke Valley Early College's ranking?
Roanoke Valley Early College is ranked #1501 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Roanoke Valley Early College often compared to?
Roanoke Valley Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Roanoke Rapids High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roanoke Valley Early College?
The graduation rate of Roanoke Valley Early College is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Roanoke Valley Early College?
119 students attend Roanoke Valley Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Roanoke Valley Early College students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roanoke Valley Early College?
Roanoke Valley Early College has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Roanoke Valley Early College offer ?
Roanoke Valley Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Roanoke Valley Early College part of?
Roanoke Valley Early College is part of Weldon City Schools School District.
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