Salisbury High
Reported Enrollment
959
students
District
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
County Context Score
38/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
500 Lincolnton Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28144
School District
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 370405002253
- District ID
- 3704050
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
959 students
School Setting
Suburb: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Salisbury High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Rowan County has 35 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 33 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Salisbury High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Rowan County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Salisbury High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
959 students
Salisbury High reports 959 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 7 other high schools in Rowan County with enrollment data, 4 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 952 students.
8 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 956 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
33 district schools
Rowan-Salisbury Schools lists 18 primary, 7 middle, 8 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
18
Middle
7
High
8
Other
0
Nearby context inside Rowan-Salisbury Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is Salisbury High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Salisbury High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Salisbury High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Salisbury High with nearby schools?
Salisbury High should be compared with 8 high schools in Rowan County, plus other schools in Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Salisbury High?
Before using Salisbury High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
Part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Salisbury High is one of 33 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 18,225 students across 33 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
33
Reported Enrollment
18,225
33 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Bostian ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Erwin Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- China Grove ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- China Grove Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Corriher Lipe Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- East Rowan High9–12 · HighProfile
- Granite Quarry ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Hurley ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Knollwood ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Landis ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
South Rowan High
East Rowan High
West Rowan High
Carson High
North Rowan High
Rowan County Schools
County Context Score
38/100
County-level composite across 35 public schools
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.