Photo: Jon Platek · CC BY-SA 3.0Rockwell’s public schools score below 73% of North Carolina districts on tests and graduation
31% of students in Rockwell’s public schools are proficient in math, below the North Carolina average (51%). The grade covers the public school district serving Rockwell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rockwell’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 323 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rockwell’s, its schools beat 11%, lower than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 50% and 51% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,427 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
17 elementary schools, then six middle and seven high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Rockwell Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Rockwell’s grade
C: better than 27% of North Carolina school districts. Graduation is above the North Carolina average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Rockwell, with each school’s own grade.
Rockwell’s public schools are run by Rowan-Salisbury Schools, which also serves China Grove, Cleveland, East Spencer and Faith and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Rockwell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share Rockwell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell | C | Rowan-Salisbury Schools |
Every school in Rockwell
31 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Rockwell’s schools
Are Rockwell’s schools good?
On North Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Rockwell children attend score below 73% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 11%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Rockwell in?
Rowan-Salisbury Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 17,683 students in 32 schools (2024–25).
Where do Rockwell kids go to high school?
One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: Carson High, West Rowan High, East Rowan High, South Rowan High, Salisbury High, North Rowan High and Rowan Co Early College.
What is Rockwell’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Rowan-Salisbury Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does Rockwell spend per student?
$13,427 in Rowan-Salisbury Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Rockwell?
Yes: Rockwell Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 308 students).
Parents talk
What Rockwell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Rockwell → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.