North Rowan Elementary vs Salisbury High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Rowan Elementary
Spencer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
Salisbury High
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
930 students
| Measure | North Rowan Elementary Spencer, North Carolina | Salisbury High Salisbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1435 of 1,457 | #512 of 528 |
| National rank | #49488 of 50,301 | #16331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 405 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| city | Spencer | Salisbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salisbury High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 9.9).
- •Salisbury High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Salisbury High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •North Rowan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •North Rowan Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.8).
- •Salisbury High is the larger school with 930 students compared with 405.
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 North Rowan Elementary better than Salisbury High?
On the Success Index (US), Salisbury High ranks higher (13.1 vs 9.9 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 North Rowan Elementary and Salisbury High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Spencer and Salisbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Rowan Elementary: 405. Salisbury High: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Rowan Elementary and Salisbury High rank in North Carolina?
North Rowan Elementary is 1435th of 1,457 and Salisbury High is 512th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).