Public schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC
7 open public schools with an address in Roanoke Rapids, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,241
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Roanoke Rapids public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,241 students, an average of 463 per school. The largest campus is Roanoke Rapids High School (776 students), and the largest elementary school is Manning Elementary School (630).
Roanoke Rapids City Schools operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Roanoke Rapids campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 99% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Roanoke Rapids
Elementary schools in Roanoke Rapids
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Elementary School Roanoke Rapids City Schools | PK–05 | 614 | 16:1 | |
| Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy Halifax County Schools | PK–05 | 254 | 14.9:1 | |
| Manning Elementary School Roanoke Rapids City Schools | PK–05 | 630 | 15.3:1 |
Middle schools in Roanoke Rapids
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaloner Middle School Roanoke Rapids City Schools | 06–08 | 605 | 17.8:1 | |
| William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy Halifax County Schools | 06–08 | 243 | 15:1 |
High schools in Roanoke Rapids
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids Early College High Roanoke Rapids City Schools | 09–13 | 119 | 23.8:1 | |
| Roanoke Rapids High School Roanoke Rapids City Schools | 09–12 | 776 | 16.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.8%
- Hispanic10%
- Black37%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Roanoke Rapids schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,241 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Roanoke Rapids
How many public schools are in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Roanoke Rapids: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,241 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Roanoke Rapids?
Schools with an address in Roanoke Rapids belong to 2 education agencies, led by Roanoke Rapids City Schools (5 schools), Halifax County Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Roanoke Rapids?
Roanoke Rapids High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Roanoke Rapids, with 776 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Roanoke Rapids?
No school with an address in Roanoke Rapids is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Roanoke Rapids schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Roanoke Rapids public schools is 16:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Roanoke Rapids guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities