For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 628 students in Roper, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Roper, NC are Pines Elementary School and Washington County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roper, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Roper have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Roper, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pines Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 East Mill Pond Road
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37 E Mill Pond Rd
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roper, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Roper, NC include Pines Elementary School and Washington County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Roper?
2 public schools are located in Roper.
What is the racial composition of students in Roper?
Roper public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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