Public schools in Rolesville, NC
5 open public schools with an address in Rolesville, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,063
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Rolesville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Rolesville, NC: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,063 students, an average of 1,013 per school. The largest campus is Rolesville High (2,321 students), and the largest elementary school is Rolesville Charter Academy (716).
Wake County Schools operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 16.6:1, higher than 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 47% 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 Rolesville
Elementary schools in Rolesville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolesville Charter Academy Rolesville Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 716 | 20.7:1 | |
| Rolesville Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 538 | 15:1 | |
| Sanford Creek Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 599 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Rolesville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolesville Middle Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 889 | 16.6:1 |
High schools in Rolesville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolesville High Wake County Schools | 09–12 | 2,321 | 18.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.1%
- Hispanic22.8%
- Black33%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Rolesville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,063 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rolesville
How many public schools are in Rolesville, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Rolesville: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,063 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rolesville?
Schools with an address in Rolesville belong to 2 education agencies, led by Wake County Schools (4 schools), Rolesville Charter Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Rolesville?
Rolesville High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rolesville, with 2,321 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rolesville?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Rolesville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Rolesville Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rolesville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rolesville public schools is 16.6:1, higher than 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 Rolesville 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