Rockingham County School District

100 Mount Clinton Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rockingham County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 11,534 students in Rockingham County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Rockingham County School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
23 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
11,534 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
842 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rockingham County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#90 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
58%
68%
(20-21)
64%
69%
(20-21)
57%
59%
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
20%
19%
% Black
3%
22%
% White
70%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,436 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,413 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,436
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,413
$15,257

Best Rockingham County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadway High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
269 Gobbler Dr
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Eagle Rock Road
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Main St
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
641 Lawyer Rd.
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7648 Mcgaheysville Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
368 Blazer Drive
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9508 Spotswood Trail
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Bowman Road
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2535
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Linville-edom Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3653 Linville-edom Rd
Linville, VA 22834
(540) 833-6916
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Pleasant Valley Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-4557
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Ottobine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8646 Waggys Creek Rd
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2091
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
John C. Myers Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 Raider Rd
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 B Street
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14556 Rockingham Pike
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-5301
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
John W. Wayland Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 North Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Elkton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21063 Blue And Gold Dr
Elkton, VA 22827
(540) 298-1228
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
226 Hawks Hill Drive
Broadway, VA 22815
(540) 896-8961
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
South River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Elm Ave
Grottoes, VA 24441
(540) 249-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Fulks Run Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11089 Brocks Gap Rd
Fulks Run, VA 22830
(540) 896-7635
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2020.
Lacey Spring Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8621 North Valley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 433-7819
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Cub Run Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1451 South Montevideo Circle
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Rawley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 438-1965
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 American Legion Dr
Timberville, VA 22853
(540) 896-8956
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockingham County School District?
Rockingham County School District manages 23 public schools serving 11,534 students.
What is the rank of Rockingham County School District?
Rockingham County School District is ranked #89 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County School District?
70% of Rockingham County School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockingham County School District?
Rockingham County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Rockingham County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,413 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,534 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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