Serving 12 students in grades 6-12, J. C. Roe Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. C. Roe Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
J. C. Roe Center's student population of 12 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
J. C. Roe Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. C. Roe Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
59%
25%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. C. Roe Center's ranking?
J. C. Roe Center is ranked #2508 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J. C. Roe Center often compared to?
J. C. Roe Centeris often viewed alongside schools like New Hanover High School, Emsley A Laney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of J. C. Roe Center?
The graduation rate of J. C. Roe Center is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend J. C. Roe Center?
12 students attend J. C. Roe Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of J. C. Roe Center students are Black, 25% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. C. Roe Center?
J. C. Roe Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J. C. Roe Center offer ?
J. C. Roe Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J. C. Roe Center part of?
J. C. Roe Center is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is J. C. Roe Center located?
J. C. Roe Center is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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