The fastest-declining public elementary schools by enrollment in Rowan County, North Carolina
Across Rowan County, North Carolina, 12 public elementary schools are ranked here, ranked by the steepest enrollment decline between the 2017-18 and 2024-25 school years. Overton Elementary leads the list at -38.4%, against a median of -9.3% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | 2024-25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overton Elementary | Salisbury, NC | 237 | -38.4% |
| 2 | Dole Elementary | Salisbury, NC | 388 | -24.5% |
| 3 | Morgan Elementary | Gold Hill, NC | 275 | -23.4% |
| 4 | North Rowan Elementary | Spencer, NC | 405 | -22.6% |
| 5 | North Kannapolis Elementary | Kannapolis, NC | 296 | -21.5% |
| 6 | Hurley Elementary | Salisbury, NC | 466 | -9.3% |
| 7 | Rockwell Elementary | Rockwell, NC | 502 | -9.2% |
| 8 | Mt Ulla Elementary | Mount Ulla, NC | 281 | -5.1% |
| 9 | Shive Elementary | Rockwell, NC | 413 | -4.6% |
| 10 | Millbridge Elementary | China Grove, NC | 547 | -2.5% |
| 11 | China Grove Elementary | China Grove, NC | 592 | -1.8% |
| 12 | Knollwood Elementary | Salisbury, NC | 585 | -1.7% |
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