Rosewood High School

900 Rosewood Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 447 students in grades 9-12, Rosewood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rosewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rosewood High School's student population of 447 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
447 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rosewood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosewood High School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1065 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rosewood High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rosewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rosewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rosewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rosewood High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rosewood High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rosewood High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rosewood High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rosewood High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rosewood High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rosewood High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rosewood High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Rosewood High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Rosewood High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rosewood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rosewood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rosewood High School's ranking?
Rosewood High School is ranked #1065 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rosewood High School often compared to?
Rosewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Wayne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosewood High School?
The graduation rate of Rosewood High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rosewood High School?
447 students attend Rosewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rosewood High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosewood High School?
Rosewood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rosewood High School offer ?
Rosewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rosewood High School part of?
Rosewood High School is part of Wayne County School District.

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5   9/12/2012
Good facility,great staff,perfect learning enviorment
- Posted by Student/Alumni - racha

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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