For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,776 students in Rowan County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rowan County, NC are Faith Academy Charter School, China Grove Middle School and Corriher Lipe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowan County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Rowan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rowan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faith Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 North Main Street
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 603-8437
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 603-8437
Gr: K-10 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
China Grove Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1013 North Main St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Corriher Lipe Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 West Rice St
Landis, NC 28088
(704) 857-7946
Landis, NC 28088
(704) 857-7946
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
West Rowan Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5925 Statesville Blvd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 633-4775
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 633-4775
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Erwin Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 St Luke's Church Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-7265
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-7265
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Summit Virtual Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Parkview Circle
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 630-7274
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 630-7274
Gr: K-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Peeler Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 638-5561
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 638-5561
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Henderson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 North Main St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
North Rowan Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3018
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3018
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rowan County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rowan County, NC include Faith Academy Charter School, China Grove Middle School and Corriher Lipe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rowan County?
9 public middle schools are located in Rowan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowan County?
Rowan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rowan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rowan County include: Erwin Middle School vs. Southeast Middle School, North Rowan Middle School vs. West Rowan Middle School, China Grove Middle School vs. Southeast Middle School
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