For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 642 students in the neighborhood of Rockwood, Durham, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Rockwood is Rogers-herr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rockwood, Durham, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rockwood, Durham, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rogers-herr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
911 Cornwallis Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3970
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3970
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rockwood, Durham, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rockwood, Durham, NC include Rogers-herr Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rockwood, Durham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rockwood, Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rockwood, Durham?
the neighborhood of Rockwood, Durham public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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