Rock Mills Junior High School serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Rock Mills Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Mills Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rock Mills Junior High School's student population of 152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock Mills Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rock Mills Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
5%
32%
White
92%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Mills Junior High School's ranking?
Rock Mills Junior High School is ranked #683 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Rock Mills Junior High School?
152 students attend Rock Mills Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rock Mills Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Mills Junior High School?
Rock Mills Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Rock Mills Junior High School offer ?
Rock Mills Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rock Mills Junior High School part of?
Rock Mills Junior High School is part of Randolph County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
This is the best school ever! The principal and teachers are awesome! My children love this school as well! Thank you to all the staff at RMJHS you guys are awesome
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