For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,618 students in Rockingham County, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,114 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Rockingham County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Rockingham County, VA are Broadway High School, East Rockingham High School and Turner Ashby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadway High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
269 Gobbler Dr
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-7081
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-7081
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
East Rockingham High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Eagle Rock Road
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-7450
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Turner Ashby High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2008
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Peak View Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Lawyer Rd.
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-7510
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-7510
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7648 Mcgaheysville Rd
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3401
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3401
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Spotswood High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
368 Blazer Drive
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Mcgaheysville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9508 Spotswood Trail
Mc Gaheysville, VA 22840
(540) 289-3004
Mc Gaheysville, VA 22840
(540) 289-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Wilbur S. Pence Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Bowman Road
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2535
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2535
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Linville-edom Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3653 Linville-edom Rd
Linville, VA 22834
(540) 833-6916
Linville, VA 22834
(540) 833-6916
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Ottobine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8646 Waggys Creek Rd
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2091
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2091
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
John C. Myers Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 Raider Rd
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-2297
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 B Street
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1511
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14556 Rockingham Pike
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-5301
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-5301
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
John W. Wayland Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 North Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Elkton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21063 Blue And Gold Dr
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1228
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1228
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
226 Hawks Hill Drive
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-8961
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-8961
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
South River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Elm Ave
Grottoes, VA 24441
(540) 249-4001
Grottoes, VA 24441
(540) 249-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Fulks Run Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11089 Brocks Gap Rd
Fulks Run, VA 22830
(540) 896-7635
Fulks Run, VA 22830
(540) 896-7635
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Cub Run Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1451 South Montevideo Circle
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 American Legion Dr
Timberville, VA 22853
(540) 896-8956
Timberville, VA 22853
(540) 896-8956
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rockingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockingham County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Rockingham County, VA include Broadway High School, East Rockingham High School and Turner Ashby High School.
How many public schools are located in Rockingham County?
20 public schools are located in Rockingham County.
What percentage of students in Rockingham County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Rockingham County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rockingham County include: Elkton Middle School vs. Montevideo Middle School, East Rockingham High School vs. Spotswood High School, Peak View Elementary School vs. Cub Run Elementary School
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