- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salisbury, NC
East Rowan High
Federal NCES profile for East Rowan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370405001616
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Rowan High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Rowan High has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Rowan High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Salisbury, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405001616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
East Rowan High held near 1,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 370405001616 · Salisbury, NC High · MID · TRAD
986 enr · 17:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
East Rowan High held near 1,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Rowan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- This school
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- Erwin Middle
Erwin Middle
763 students
What this shows East Rowan High reports 986 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Rowan High compares
East Rowan High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 986 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
986
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, East Rowan High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Rowan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erwin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Rowan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Salisbury
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~986 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Rowan High
How many students attend East Rowan High?
East Rowan High has 986 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salisbury, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,032 (2022-23) → 1,072 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Rowan High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Rowan High is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Rowan High?
50.8% of students at East Rowan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Rowan High?
The largest demographic group at East Rowan High is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Salisbury, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Rowan High?
East Rowan High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Rowan High rank among high schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, East Rowan High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Salisbury, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides East Rowan High, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and South Rowan High (932 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.