For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,451 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rockingham, NC (2025)
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 | 1,358 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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
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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (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: Richmond Senior High School vs. Ashley Chapel Educational Center
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