For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 783 students in Rowan County, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Rowan County, NC is Faith Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowan County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Rowan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rowan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Faith Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 North Main Street
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 603-8437
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 603-8437
Grades: K-9
| 783 students
Rowan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
107 School St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
925 North Enochville Ave
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Essie Mae Kiser Foxx Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
729 N Long St
East Spencer, NC 28039
(704) 603-4460
East Spencer, NC 28039
(704) 603-4460
Grades: K-6
| 99 students
1000 School St
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 279-3195
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 279-3195
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
1625 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
1010 Airport Road
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 630-9200
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 630-9200
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
9055 School St
Woodleaf, NC 27054
(704) 278-2203
Woodleaf, NC 27054
(704) 278-2203
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Rowan County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Rowan County, NC include Faith Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Rowan County?
1 public charter schools are located in Rowan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowan County?
Rowan County public charter schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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