For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 665 students in 28379, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28379, NC are Rockingham Middle School and Ashley Chapel Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28379 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28379, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28379, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockingham Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Wall Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
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 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
124 Roberdel Sch Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28379, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28379, NC include Rockingham Middle School and Ashley Chapel Educational Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 28379?
2 public middle schools are located in 28379.
What is the racial composition of students in 28379?
28379 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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