Roanoke Rapids Early College High

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Roanoke Rapids Early College High ranks 79 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Roanoke Rapids Early College High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, with a student population of 124. This school consistently outperforms the Roanoke Rapids City Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of high schools statewide and excelling in supporting the achievement of diverse student subgroups.

As an early college high school, Roanoke Rapids Early College High provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school, contributing to its strong academic performance. In 2023-2024, the school had a 95.4% proficiency rate in English II, compared to 45.3% for the district and 59.7% for the state. Additionally, the school ranked 29 out of 434 high schools in the state for its performance with African American students, earning a 5-star rating.

Despite serving a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.58% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Roanoke Rapids Early College High stands out as a high-performing institution when compared to nearby schools, such as Roanoke Rapids High School, which has significantly lower test scores and a much lower statewide ranking. This success may be attributed to the school's higher per-student funding of $10,292, compared to $9,511 at Roanoke Rapids High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

844 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

(252) 519-7205

District: Roanoke Rapids City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,292

Student/teacher ratio: 24.8

Number of students: 124

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

African American:

32.3%

Asian:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roanoke Rapids Early College High ranks better than 87.7% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), African American (32.3%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roanoke Rapids Early College High is 24.8. (See more...)

Compare Roanoke Rapids Early College High employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roanoke Rapids Early College High is $10,292.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roanoke Rapids Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke Rapids Early College High 79^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Roanoke Rapids Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Roanoke Rapids City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke Rapids City Schools 153^rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roanoke Rapids Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	58.89	212^th	594	64.3%
2022	73.75	154^th	621	75.2%
2023	84.43	108^th	626	82.7%
2024	89.81	79^th	640	87.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.39	120^th	544	77.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	62.89	206^th	594	65.3%
2023	64.90	196^th	588	66.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.54	100^th	398	74.9%
2023	64.37	160^th	403	60.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	79.98	126^th	585	78.5%
2023	90.69	78^th	602	87.0%
2024	92.33	65^th	607	89.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	68.80	93^rd	430	78.4%
2023	96.30	29^th	434	93.3%

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Rank History for White students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	73.37	148^th	534	72.3%
2023	83.93	92^nd	537	82.9%
2024	82.78	103^rd	553	81.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Roanoke Rapids Early College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	35	28	3	5	0	71
2020	59	34	4	5	2	104
2021	79	45	7	6	4	141
2022	77	46	9	4	2	138
2023	68	40	7	6	3	124

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Roanoke Rapids Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	71	3.9	17.8	50.7
2020	104	4.0	26.0	51
2021	141	4.0	35.2	54.6
2022	138	3.0	46.0	42
2023	124	5.0	24.8	97.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Roanoke Rapids Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	71	3.9	17.8	50.7
2020	104	4.0	26.0	51
2021	141	4.0	35.2	54.6
2022	138	3.0	46.0	42
2023	124	5.0	24.8	97.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Roanoke Rapids Early College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$309 (3.0%)	$9,983 (97.0%)	$10,292

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roanoke Rapids Early College High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Roanoke Rapids Early College High)	50	87.1	37.1%
End of Course Biology (Roanoke Rapids City Schools)	49.8	46.8	3%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Roanoke Rapids Early College High)	57.1	93.1	36%
End of Course English II (Roanoke Rapids City Schools)	43	48.2	5.2%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Roanoke Rapids Early College High)	59.3	83.3	24%
End of Course Math I (Roanoke Rapids City Schools)	38.6	19.5	19.1%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	71	124	74.6%
African American	28	40	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	35	68	94.3%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.7%	97.6%	46.9%

Schools Near Roanoke Rapids Early College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Roanoke Rapids Early College High	Public	9-12	844 Hamilton St	Roanoke Rapids	27870	Halifax County	Roanoke Rapids City Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 519-7205	124	5	24.8	97.6%	68 (54.8%)	40 (32.3%)	6 (4.8%)	7 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	89.8	79^th of 640 public high schools	87.7%		84.4	108^th of 626 public high schools	82.7%	29	78.3	95.4	92.3	84.6	$10,292	$309	$9,983
Roanoke Rapids High School	Public	9-12	800 Hamilton Street	Roanoke Rapids	27870	Halifax County	Roanoke Rapids City Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 519-7200	783	47	16.8	99.6%	461 (58.9%)	213 (27.2%)	62 (7.9%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.5%)	17.8	531^st of 640 public high schools	17.0%		18.1	522^nd of 626 public high schools	16.6%	9	40.3	40.1	20.2	29.5	$9,511	$641	$8,870
Roanoke Valley Early College	Public	9-12	100 College Dr	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Weldon City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 536-6364	119	5	23.8	97.5%	4 (3.4%)	108 (90.8%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	43.2	347^th of 640 public high schools	45.8%		23.8	487^th of 626 public high schools	22.2%	140	23.5	72.5	66.7	52.1	$10,910	$689	$10,222
Northampton Early College	Public	9-12	100 College Dr.	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 585-1900	171	7	24.4	98.2%	9 (5.3%)	146 (85.4%)	9 (5.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	56.6	249^th of 640 public high schools	61.1%		60.7	221^st of 626 public high schools	64.7%	28	45.2	71.7	63.2	62.5	$11,161	$688	$10,474
Halifax County Early College High	Public	9-12	100 College Drive	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Halifax County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 536-5461	128	5	25.6	97.7%	6 (4.7%)	98 (76.6%)	5 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	63.7	212^th of 640 public high schools	66.9%		74.8	155^th of 626 public high schools	75.2%	57	17.2	65.5	94.9	80.0
Northampton County High School	Public	9-12	152 Hurricane Drive	Gaston	27832	Northampton County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 537-1910	240	19	12.9	98.8%	19 (7.9%)	202 (84.2%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	7.9	609^th of 640 public high schools	4.8%		6.2	601^st of 626 public high schools	4.0%	8	13.6	22.6	26.8	5.2	$17,040	$1,791	$15,249
Weldon STEM High School Career Academies	Public	9-12	415 County Road	Weldon	27890	Halifax County	Weldon City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 536-4829	120	12	9.6	97.5%	2 (1.7%)	116 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	9.6	595^th of 640 public high schools	7.0%		3.8	609^th of 626 public high schools	2.7%	14	11.4	23.3	28.2	14.7	$18,405	$2,475	$15,931
Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic	Public	9-12	8492 Hwy 48	Littleton	27850	Halifax County	Halifax County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 586-4125	312	18	17.0	99.0%	12 (3.8%)	241 (77.2%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	7.4	610^th of 640 public high schools	4.7%		10.8	573^rd of 626 public high schools	8.5%	37	14.3	24.4	16.9	27.7	$15,602	$2,497	$13,105
Northampton Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	701 N Church St	Jackson	27845	Northampton County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(252) 585-1900	36	0		44.4%	6 (16.7%)	21 (58.3%)	2 (5.6%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.9%)								(n/a)
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academy	Public	9-12	16683 Hwy 125	Halifax	27839	Halifax County	Halifax County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 445-2027	196	15	12.6	98.5%	2 (1.0%)	178 (90.8%)	11 (5.6%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7.4	611^th of 640 public high schools	4.5%		7.4	595^th of 626 public high schools	5.0%	16	23.1	15.7	16.9	18.9	$16,987	$2,312	$14,676

Frequently Asked Questions about Roanoke Rapids Early College High

How many students attend Roanoke Rapids Early College High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 124 students attended Roanoke Rapids Early College High.

What is the racial makeup of Roanoke Rapids Early College High?

Students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High are 55% White, 32% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Roanoke Rapids Early College High a good school?

Roanoke Rapids Early College High ranks 79^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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