Rowan-Salisbury Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 500 North Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina, Rowan-Salisbury Schools is an active, traditional public school system serving students across a distinct rural fringe landscape within the broader Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metropolitan region. Operating 32 active public campuses, the district provides a continuous educational pathway spanning from early childhood pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to foster academic growth at every developmental milestone, the district offers a well-structured learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary education, technical careers, and civic leadership within their community.

Today, the district serves a vibrant student population of nearly 17,700 children, supported by a professional workforce of more than 2,100 full-time staff members. Daily instruction is driven by over 2,000 full-time educators alongside specialized support personnel, ensuring that students receive guidance, individualized attention, and necessary academic resources throughout their schooling. Families, educators, and researchers seeking to learn more about district initiatives, individual school offerings, or administrative services can contact the central office directly at (704) 636-7500 or explore their official website at www.rssed.org.
32
Total Schools
17,683
Total Students
2,041.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Demographic Student Count
White8,392
Hispanic4,348
Black3,507
Asian157
Two or More1,230
American Indian44
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    8,392 (47.5%)
  • Hispanic
    4,348 (24.6%)
  • Black
    3,507 (19.8%)
  • Two or More
    1,230 (7.0%)
  • Asian
    157 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    44 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Rowan-Salisbury Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary17
Middle7
High8
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:32
Students:17,683*
Teachers (FTE):2,041.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.7
Schools in Rowan-Salisbury Schools
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