Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Rockingham Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockingham Middle serves the southern part of Rockingham, NC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 76.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockingham Middle School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rockingham Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockingham Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1767 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
41%
24%
White
36%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockingham Middle School's ranking?
Rockingham Middle School is ranked #1767 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rockingham Middle School?
606 students attend Rockingham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Rockingham Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockingham Middle School?
Rockingham Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rockingham Middle School offer ?
Rockingham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockingham Middle School part of?
Rockingham Middle School is part of Richmond County Schools.
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