For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,737 students in Rockingham, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 134 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Rockingham, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rockingham, NC are Richmond Senior High School, L J Bell Elementary School and Washington Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rockingham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rockingham, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Senior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
838 Us 1 North
Rockingham, NC 28380
(910) 997-9812
Rockingham, NC 28380
(910) 997-9812
Grades: 10-12
| 1,328 students
Rank: #22.
L J Bell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
442 Hawthorne Ave
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9834
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9834
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
566 E Washington St Ext
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9836
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9836
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
East Rockingham Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
154 Chalk Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 557-0900
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 557-0900
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #55.
Rockingham Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Wall Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #66.
West Rockingham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
271 W Us 74 Hwy
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9802
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9802
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
377 Mizpah Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rockingham, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
377 Mispah Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Grades: 4-6
| 132 students
Richmond County Transitional High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
112 Mary Wall Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
269 Cartledge Creek Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
124 Roberdel Sch Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
102 Safie Sixth St
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9824
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9824
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockingham, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Rockingham, NC include Richmond Senior High School, L J Bell Elementary School and Washington Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rockingham, NC?
7 public schools are located in Rockingham, NC.
What percentage of students in Rockingham, NC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Rockingham, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham, NC?
Rockingham, NC public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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