For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,424 students in Rockingham, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockingham, NC are Richmond Senior High School and Ashley Chapel Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Rockingham have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Rockingham, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richmond Senior High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rockingham, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
838 Us 1 North
Rockingham, NC 28380
(910) 997-9812
Rockingham, NC 28380
(910) 997-9812
Gr: 10-12 | 1,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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%
Rockingham, 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 high schools in Rockingham, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockingham, NC include Richmond Senior High School and Ashley Chapel Educational Center.
How many public high schools are located in Rockingham?
2 public high schools are located in Rockingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham?
Rockingham public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rockingham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockingham include: Ashley Chapel Educational Center vs. Richmond Senior High School, Richmond Senior High School vs. Ashley Chapel Educational Center
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