Serving 692 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 15% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rocky Mount Middle serves the eastern part of Rocky Mount, NC, covering an area of approximately 10.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mount Middle School's student population of 692 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount Middle School is 0.46, 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
#2449 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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 #2449 out of 2,617 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 Red Oak Middle School, G R Edwards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mount Middle School?
692 students attend Rocky Mount Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Rocky Mount Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mount Middle School?
Rocky Mount Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mount Middle School offer ?
Rocky Mount Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mount Middle School part of?
Rocky Mount Middle School is part of Nash County School District.
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