Serving 718 students in grades 6-8, Rockingham County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockingham County Middle School's student population of 718 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockingham County Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockingham County Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockingham County Middle School's ranking?
Rockingham County Middle School is ranked #1112 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rockingham County Middle School often compared to?
Rockingham County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethany Community School, Western Rockingham Middle School, Reidsville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Rockingham County Middle School?
718 students attend Rockingham County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rockingham County Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockingham County Middle School?
Rockingham County Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockingham County Middle School offer ?
Rockingham County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockingham County Middle School part of?
Rockingham County Middle School is part of Rockingham County Schools School District.
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