West Rowan High School is a public, co-educational secondary school located in Mount Ulla, North Carolina, United States. It is one of seven high schools in the Rowan-Salisbury School System.
Serving 988 students in grades 9-12, West Rowan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 988 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Rowan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Rowan High School's student population of 988 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
988 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Light blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Rowan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Rowan High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1962 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
18%
24%
White
50%
42%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)88%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Rowan High School's ranking?
West Rowan High School is ranked #1962 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Rowan High School often compared to?
West Rowan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salisbury High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Rowan High School?
The graduation rate of West Rowan High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Rowan High School?
988 students attend West Rowan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West Rowan High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Rowan High School?
West Rowan High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Rowan High School offer ?
West Rowan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Rowan High School part of?
West Rowan High School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
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