Rowan Co Early College

1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S
Salisbury, NC 28145
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 236 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : 60-69% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rowan Co Early College's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
236 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rowan Co Early College is 0.69, 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)
(20-21)
60-69%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rowan Co Early College 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 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rowan Co Early College 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.
≥50%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rowan Co Early College 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
26:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
34%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rowan Co Early College and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
25%
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White
41%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rowan Co Early College 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
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Rowan Co Early College and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Rowan Co Early College 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
48%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rowan Co Early College 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 (21-22)
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rowan Co Early College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Rowan Co Early College often compared to?
Rowan Co Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like North Mecklenburg High School, Carson High School, East Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rowan Co Early College?
The graduation rate of Rowan Co Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rowan Co Early College?
236 students attend Rowan Co Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Rowan Co Early College students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rowan Co Early College?
Rowan Co Early College has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rowan Co Early College offer ?
Rowan Co Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rowan Co Early College part of?
Rowan Co Early College is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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