Jesse C. Carson High School
| Jesse C. Carson High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
290 Kress Venture Road 28023 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°33′58″N 80°32′38″W / 35.565999°N 80.543751°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2006 |
| CEEB code | 340734 |
| NCES School ID | 370405002882[1] |
| Principal | Benjamin Crawford[2] |
| Teaching staff | 60.57 (FTE)[3] |
| Enrollment | 1,135 (2023-2024)[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.74[3] |
| Color(s) | Victory Orange and Navy Blue |
| Mascot | Cougars |
| Website | Official website |
Jesse C. Carson High School (often referred to as Carson High School or Carson) is a public, co-educational secondary school located in China Grove, NC. It is one of seven high schools in the Rowan-Salisbury School System.
History
Jesse C. Carson High School opened in 2006, drawing students from four other high schools in Rowan County. It is named for Jesse C. Carson Jr. (1910–2003), a lifelong educator, World War II veteran, and former Rowan County School System Superintendent.[4]
Academics
Jesse C. Carson High School is consistently rated a "B" school by the NC Department of Public Instruction.[5] Carson features an Academy of the Arts with concentrations in dance, choral and instrumental music, theater and visual arts. Carson also offers unique Project Lead the Way coursework in Biomedical Science and Engineering. In 2025, Carson launched a Global Logistics pathway, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and optimize global supply chains, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products.
Athletics
Jesse C. Carson High School is a 3A school in the South Piedmont Conference. Carson Women's Basketball won the school's first state championship in 2021.[6]
Notable alumni
- Owen White, MLB pitcher[7]
References
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Jesse C. Carson High School (370405002882)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "Carson High School to welcome new principal". May 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Carson High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Valle, Kirsten (March 28, 2006). "Jesse C. Carson High shaping up". Salisbury Post. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ^ "North Carolina School Report Cards".
- ^ "3A Women's Basketball Championship Recap | Carson edges Asheboro 51-40 to win first state title | North Carolina High School Athletic Association". Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ Owen White. baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.