Serving 388 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Mount 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 7% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mount Middle School's student population of 388 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocky Mount Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mount Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2418 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
81%
25%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mount Middle School's ranking?
Rocky Mount Middle School is ranked #2418 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rocky Mount Middle School often compared to?
Rocky Mount Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G R Edwards Middle School, Red Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mount Middle School?
388 students attend Rocky Mount Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rocky Mount Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mount Middle School?
Rocky Mount Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rocky Mount Middle School offer ?
Rocky Mount Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rocky Mount Middle School part of?
Rocky Mount Middle School is part of Nash County Public Schools School District.
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