How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carson High | Salisbury High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | China Grove, NC | Salisbury, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 930 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.3% | 65.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carson High | Salisbury High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,322 | $12,322 |
| District | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Rowan-Salisbury Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carson High | Salisbury High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 14.9% |
| African American | 6.3% | 43.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8% | 34.4% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carson High | Salisbury High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1063:1 | 310:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.5% | 66.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 138 | 89 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.