Serving 521 students in grades 6-8, Western 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 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Western Rockingham Middle serves the western part of its school district in Madison, NC, covering an area of approximately 180.1 square miles. Most students typically travel 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 11.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Rockingham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Western Rockingham Middle School's student population of 521 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
#Star Students, Bright Futures
School Rankings
Western 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 Western Rockingham Middle School is 0.57, 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
#1434 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Rockingham Middle School's ranking?
Western Rockingham Middle School is ranked #1434 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Western Rockingham Middle School often compared to?
Western Rockingham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockingham County Middle School, Bethany Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Western Rockingham Middle School?
521 students attend Western Rockingham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Western Rockingham Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Rockingham Middle School?
Western Rockingham Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Rockingham Middle School offer ?
Western Rockingham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Western Rockingham Middle School part of?
Western Rockingham Middle School is part of Rockingham County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Western Rockingham Middle School is a highly reccomended school by me. My name is RaeQuan Lowe and I currently attend WRMS. The academics are very good and the teachers make the best of what they have. Again this school is a very good school to be taught at.
5 10/10/2025
My grandson is 15.He has attended this school twice.I cant say enough about this school.The staff is friendly and care about the student and families.They go out of their way to serve these kids.They are fortunate to attend this school.
2 10/10/2025
Middle School Students Forced To Apologize For Being White and Christian Freedom Headlines Middle School Students Forced To Apologize For Being White and Christian Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Liberals nowadays are completely worked up about this myth known as white privilege meaning that just because someone is white, they innately have the upper hand in life compared to say a person of color. If you really want to push the privilege, through in being a white male. Now one North Carolina high school is declaring that being a Christian is something of a privileged position and they hate it so much that one teacher forced students at West Rockingham Middle School to stand up and formally apologize for their privilege According to Freedom Project, Amid a public uproar at a North Carolina school board meeting over far-left equity training for government-school teachers, allegations were made by furious parents that a teacher forced white and Christian students to stand up in class and apologize for their privilege. According to local parent Farren Wilkinson, who testified at the Rockingham School Board on May 8, a teacher in the district, later identified as Tarsha Clarke, bullied and publicly humiliated students in her class.I just want to share light on a situation that happened at Western Rockingham Middle School where a teacher caused some of her students to stand up and apologize to other students based on their unequal opportunities of education, said the mom. Wilkinson said, So I would like to know how our schools can allow an educator to humiliate, bully and degrade students, Wilkinson added, noting the obvious fact that children are not responsible or accountable for any inequalities that are believed to be present within the school system. This is not a matter of race but a matter of a teacher using fear and the embarrassment of children to satisfy her own personal anger or beliefs. The actions of this educator do not provide safe, nurturing, dynamic, and integrative learning. Through this article the school board needs to replace all administration and take action to strip this teacher of their teaching credentials.
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