For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 942 students in Rockwell, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockwell, NC are Rockwell Elementary School and Shive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwell, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockwell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockwell, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Link St
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-3145
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-3145
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Shive Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Holshouser Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-2899
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-2899
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rockwell, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockwell, NC include Rockwell Elementary School and Shive Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockwell?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rockwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwell?
Rockwell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rockwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rockwell include: Rockwell Elementary School vs. Shive Elementary School, Shive Elementary School vs. Rockwell Elementary School
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