For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 927 students in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC are Roanoke Rapids Early College High School and Roanoke Rapids High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke Rapids, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Roanoke Rapids have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Roanoke Rapids, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roanoke Rapids High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roanoke Rapids Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
844 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Gr: 9-13 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Roanoke Rapids High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC include Roanoke Rapids Early College High School and Roanoke Rapids High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roanoke Rapids?
2 public high schools are located in Roanoke Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke Rapids?
Roanoke Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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