Rowan County Public Schools
Rowan County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
35
public schools
Total Enrollment
19,095
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Rowan County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Rowan County has 2 district entries. Rowan-Salisbury Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 33 schools.
School records are spread across 11 listed communities. Salisbury has the most listed schools, with 15 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 20 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
35
in Rowan County
Reported Enrollment
19,095
35 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Rowan County
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Faith Academy
35 Public Schools in Rowan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 35 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Profile | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | China Grove, 28023Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,170 |
| West Rowan High | Profile | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Mount Ulla, 28125Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,113 |
| East Rowan High | Profile | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Salisbury, 28146Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,032 |
| Salisbury High | Profile | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Salisbury, 28144Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 959 |
| South Rowan High | Profile | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | China Grove, 28023Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 952 |
| Erwin Middle | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Salisbury, 28146Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 759 |
| West Rowan Middle | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Salisbury, 28147Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 648 |
| China Grove Elementary | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | China Grove, 28023Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 618 |
| Faith Academy Charter School | Listed only | Faith Academy | Faith, 28041Suburb: Midsize | KG–8 | Charter | 601 |
| Landis Elementary | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Landis, 28088Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 589 |
| North Rowan High | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Spencer, 28159Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 589 |
| West Rowan Elementary | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Cleveland, 27013Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 570 |
| Millbridge Elementary | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | China Grove, 28023Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 566 |
| Knollwood Elementary | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Salisbury, 28147Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 565 |
| Granite Quarry Elementary | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Granite Quarry, 28072Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 560 |
| Southeast Middle | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Salisbury, 28146Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 559 |
| China Grove Middle | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | China Grove, 28023Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 524 |
| Rockwell Elementary | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Rockwell, 28138Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 519 |
| Hurley Elementary | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Salisbury, 28147Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 518 |
| Koontz Elementary | Listed only | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Salisbury, 28146Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 515 |
Carson High
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
China Grove, 28023 / Rural: Fringe
West Rowan High
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Mount Ulla, 28125 / Rural: Fringe
East Rowan High
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Salisbury, 28146 / Rural: Fringe
Salisbury High
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Salisbury, 28144 / Suburb: Midsize
South Rowan High
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
China Grove, 28023 / Suburb: Midsize
Erwin Middle
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Salisbury, 28146 / Rural: Fringe
West Rowan Middle
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Salisbury, 28147 / Rural: Fringe
China Grove Elementary
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
China Grove, 28023 / Suburb: Midsize
Faith Academy Charter School
Faith Academy
Faith, 28041 / Suburb: Midsize
Landis Elementary
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Landis, 28088 / Suburb: Midsize
North Rowan High
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Spencer, 28159 / Suburb: Midsize
West Rowan Elementary
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Cleveland, 27013 / Rural: Distant
Millbridge Elementary
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
China Grove, 28023 / Rural: Fringe
Knollwood Elementary
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Salisbury, 28147 / Suburb: Midsize
Granite Quarry Elementary
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Granite Quarry, 28072 / Suburb: Midsize
Southeast Middle
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Salisbury, 28146 / Rural: Fringe
China Grove Middle
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
China Grove, 28023 / Suburb: Midsize
Rockwell Elementary
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Rockwell, 28138 / Suburb: Midsize
Hurley Elementary
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Salisbury, 28147 / Rural: Fringe
Koontz Elementary
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Salisbury, 28146 / Rural: Fringe
Rowan County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Rowan County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Rowan County public school directory?
The directory lists 35 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Rowan County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Rowan County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Rowan County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Rowan County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Rowan County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.