Rockingham Community College is a public community college located in Wentworth, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.
Serving 339 students in grades 9-13, Rockingham Co Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockingham Co Early College High's attendance zone covers the entire district of Wentworth, NC, encompassing approximately 572.8 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 14.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockingham Co Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rockingham Co Early College High School's student population of 339 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rockingham Co Early College High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockingham Co Early College High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥95%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
13%
24%
White
65%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockingham Co Early College High School's ranking?
Rockingham Co Early College High School is ranked #7 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rockingham Co Early College High School often compared to?
Rockingham Co Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reidsville High School, Rockingham County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockingham Co Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Rockingham Co Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rockingham Co Early College High School?
339 students attend Rockingham Co Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rockingham Co Early College High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockingham Co Early College High School?
Rockingham Co Early College High School has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rockingham Co Early College High School offer ?
Rockingham Co Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rockingham Co Early College High School part of?
Rockingham Co Early College High School is part of Rockingham County Schools.
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