Roanoke Valley Early College

Summary:

Roanoke Valley Early College is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Weldon, North Carolina, which is part of the low-performing Weldon City Schools district. With just 119 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (around 90%) and an extremely high poverty rate, with over 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Roanoke Valley Early College has shown mixed performance compared to state and district averages. While the school's African American students perform well, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina high schools, its overall proficiency rates have been more inconsistent, with strengths in subjects like English II and Math I but weaknesses in Biology and Math III. The school spends $10,910 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools, and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 24:1.

When compared to other local schools, Roanoke Valley Early College outperforms the nearby Weldon STEM High School, which has significantly lower proficiency rates across all subjects. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Roanoke Rapids Early College High, which is ranked in the top 15% of North Carolina high schools. Despite the challenges posed by the school's high poverty rate, its early college model, which allows students to earn college credits while in high school, could be a valuable asset in helping students overcome barriers and access higher education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 College Dr
       Weldon, NC  27890


(252) 536-6364

District: Weldon City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
347th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,910 Help


Feeder schools for Roanoke Valley Early College:

Elementary:    Weldon Elementary Global Academy
Middle:    Weldon Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  23.8 Help
Number of students:  119

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.8%
White:
3.4%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roanoke Valley Early College ranks worse than 54.2% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.8%), two or more races (3.4%), White (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roanoke Valley Early College is 23.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roanoke Valley Early College is $10,910.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roanoke Valley Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke Valley Early College 347th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Roanoke Valley Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Weldon City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Weldon City Schools 222nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roanoke Valley Early College

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Rank History for all students at Roanoke Valley Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.33 373rd 594 37.2%
2022 49.57 291st 621 53.1%
2023 23.81 487th 626 22.2%
2024 43.19 347th 640 45.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roanoke Valley Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.20 55th 544 89.9%
2023 37.35 347th 597 41.9%
2024 50.55 243rd 613 60.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Roanoke Valley Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.55 233rd 594 60.8%
2023 24.82 453rd 588 23.0%
2024 32.56 413th 602 31.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Roanoke Valley Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.98 526th 602 12.6%
2024 55.20 241st 607 60.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Roanoke Valley Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.19 105th 430 75.6%
2023 44.37 198th 434 54.4%
2024 61.34 115th 437 73.7%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Roanoke Valley Early College

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 11 48 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 65
2011 14 92 2 4 3 0 0 0 115
2012 14 111 0 2 3 0 1 0 131
2013 14 112 0 3 3 0 1 0 133
2014 13 162 0 3 3 0 1 0 182
2015 18 160 0 4 0 0 1 0 183
2016 17 159 0 2 3 0 4 0 185
2017 12 133 0 1 5 0 6 0 157
2018 11 133 0 2 4 0 8 0 158
2019 13 123 0 1 4 0 5 0 146
2020 9 105 0 2 3 0 9 0 128
2021 6 112 0 1 0 0 8 0 127
2022 7 108 0 3 0 0 5 0 123
2023 4 108 0 3 0 0 4 0 119

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 Valley Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 65 4.0 16.2 49.2
2011 115 6.0 19.1 58.3
2012 131 6.0 21.8 61.1
2013 133 7.0 19.0 61.7
2014 182 8.0 22.7 57.7
2015 183 8.0 22.8 98.4
2016 185 8.0 23.1 96.8
2017 157 8.0 19.6 96.2
2018 158 8.0 19.7 98.1
2019 146 6.8 21.1 97.9
2020 128 3.9 32.0 97.7
2021 127 5.0 25.4 97.6
2022 123 5.0 24.6 97.6
2023 119 5.0 23.8 97.5

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 Valley Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 65 4.0 16.2 49.2
2011 115 6.0 19.1 58.3
2012 131 6.0 21.8 61.1
2013 133 7.0 19.0 61.7
2014 182 8.0 22.7 57.7
2015 183 8.0 22.8 98.4
2016 185 8.0 23.1 96.8
2017 157 8.0 19.6 96.2
2018 158 8.0 19.7 98.1
2019 146 6.8 21.1 97.9
2020 128 3.9 32.0 97.7
2021 127 5.0 25.4 97.6
2022 123 5.0 24.6 97.6
2023 119 5.0 23.8 97.5

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 Valley Early College

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $688 (6.3%) $10,222 (93.7%) $10,910

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roanoke Valley Early College

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Roanoke Valley Early College)72.725
 47.7%
   End of Course Biology (Weldon City Schools)41.720.4
 21.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Roanoke Valley Early College)7155.6
 15.4%
   End of Course English II (Weldon City Schools)40.740
 0.7%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math III (Roanoke Valley Early College)23.530.3
 6.8%
   End of Course Math III (Weldon City Schools)11.822
 10.2%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students146119
 18.5%
African American123108
 12.2%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White134
 69.2%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.9%97.5%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Roanoke Valley Early College

Roanoke Valley Early College ranks 347th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 119 students attended Roanoke Valley Early College.

Students at Roanoke Valley Early College are 91% African American, 3% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Roanoke Valley Early College is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Weldon Elementary Global Academy
Middle : Weldon Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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