- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · China Grove, NC
South Rowan High
Federal NCES profile for South Rowan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370405001629
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Rowan High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in China Grove · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Rowan High has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Rowan High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in China Grove, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405001629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
South Rowan High held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 370405001629 · China Grove, NC High · MID · TRAD
932 enr · 18.3:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
South Rowan High held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South 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
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- This school
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- Erwin Middle
Erwin Middle
763 students
What this shows South Rowan High reports 932 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Rowan High compares
South 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 21% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 932 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
932
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, South Rowan High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 South 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 |
| East 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 China Grove
1 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 (~932 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Rowan High
How many students attend South Rowan High?
South Rowan High has 932 students enrolled. It is a high school in China Grove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 989 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Rowan High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Rowan High is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Rowan High?
52.2% of students at South Rowan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Rowan High?
The largest demographic group at South Rowan High is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in China Grove, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Rowan High?
South Rowan High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 South Rowan High rank among public schools in China Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, South Rowan High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in China Grove, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in China Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides South Rowan High, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.