Rowan County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year?

Carson High School had the highest enrollment among Rowan County schools, welcoming 1,066 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 33 schools in Rowan County, West Rowan High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 1,050 students, while East Rowan High School welcomed 1,024 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

Carson High School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Rowan County and has a main office in Salisbury.

In the previous school year, Carson High School also had the highest number of students among Rowan County schools.

North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.

If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.