Total enrollment
7,886
-1,290 (-14%) vs SY 2020-21
16 schools in Salisbury
North Carolina · Public K-12
16 public schools operate inside Salisbury, with roughly 7,886 K-12 students enrolled (7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high).
4-year change in Salisbury
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
35,825
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
7,886
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
16
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dole Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 388 |
| East Rowan High | High | 09-12 | 986 |
| Erwin Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 763 |
| Granite Quarry Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 586 |
| Henderson High | High | 06-12 | 71 |
| Hurley Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 466 |
| Isenberg Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 509 |
| Knollwood Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 585 |
| Knox Middle | Combined | M-M | · |
| Koontz Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 554 |
| Overton Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 237 |
| Rowan Co Early College | High | 09-12 | 235 |
| Salisbury High | High | 09-12 | 930 |
| Southeast Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 628 |
| Summit Virtual Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 241 |
| West Rowan Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 707 |
About Salisbury
Salisbury, North Carolina is home to 16 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 7,886 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Salisbury is around 493 students, 14% noticeably below the North Carolina average of about 571.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,886 students, fell 14% from the 9,176 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Salisbury shed 1 school, going from 16 to 15.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Salisbury discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.