High Schools in Weldon City Schools

The Weldon City Schools district in North Carolina is home to two high schools: Weldon STEM High School Career Academies and Roanoke Valley Early College. While both schools serve a predominantly low-income, African American student population, Roanoke Valley Early College emerges as the standout performer, outranking Weldon STEM High School Career Academies on several key metrics.

Roanoke Valley Early College ranks significantly higher on the statewide School Digger rankings, with a ranking of 347 out of 640 North Carolina high schools, compared to Weldon STEM High School Career Academies' ranking of 595. Additionally, Roanoke Valley Early College boasts higher proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with a 72.5% proficiency rate in English II, compared to 51.4% for the Weldon City Schools district and 59.7% for the state of North Carolina. Despite spending less per student ($10,910) than Weldon STEM High School Career Academies ($18,405), Roanoke Valley Early College is able to maintain a higher student-teacher ratio of 23.8, compared to 9.6 at Weldon STEM High School Career Academies.

While both high schools in the Weldon City Schools district face significant challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and low overall academic performance, Roanoke Valley Early College's success suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, curriculum, and teaching quality, may be more important in driving student success. Addressing these underlying factors and promoting equity and opportunity for all students in the Weldon City Schools district will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the region.