For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 93 students in 28379, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 28379, NC is Ashley Chapel Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28379 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28379, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28379 have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ashley Chapel Educational Center, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28379, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
377 Mizpah Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
28379, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
377 Mispah Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Gr: 4-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
269 Cartledge Creek Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28379, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28379, NC include Ashley Chapel Educational Center.
How many public high schools are located in 28379?
1 public high schools are located in 28379.
What is the racial composition of students in 28379?
28379 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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