South Rowan High

srhs.rss.k12.nc.us

932 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Rowan High School, located in China Grove, North Carolina, is a key secondary institution within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Serving the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. Beyond standard coursework, South Rowan is known for its commitment to student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which foster a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement.

The school emphasizes a supportive environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By leveraging the resources of the Rowan-Salisbury district, South Rowan High provides students with opportunities for personalized learning and extracurricular involvement, aiming to equip them with the skills necessary to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors. The campus serves as a central hub for the China Grove area, maintaining deep-rooted connections to the local community and stakeholders.

932

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Rowan High
Demographic	Student Count
White	552
Hispanic	230
Black	85
Asian	9
Two or More	50
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
552 (59.2%)
Hispanic
230 (24.7%)
Black
85 (9.1%)
Two or More
50 (5.4%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)857-1161
Website:	http://srhs.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	932
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	929
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 266

Grade 10 243

Grade 11 228

Grade 12 195