East Rowan High vs Rockwell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rowan High
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
986 students
Rockwell Elementary
Rockwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | East Rowan High Salisbury, North Carolina | Rockwell Elementary Rockwell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 528 | #982 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13658 of 16,910 | #42144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 986 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| city | Salisbury | Rockwell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Rowan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 24.3).
- •Rockwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •East Rowan High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •East Rowan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Rockwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.1).
- •East Rowan High is the larger school with 986 students compared with 502.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Rowan High better than Rockwell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Rowan High ranks higher (28.5 vs 24.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Rowan High and Rockwell Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Rockwell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rowan High: 986. Rockwell Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rowan High and Rockwell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Rowan High is 395th of 528 and Rockwell Elementary is 982nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).