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Rockingham County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,174 students in Rockingham County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Rockingham County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
11,174 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
720 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rockingham County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
14 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,784 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
20%
# Black Students
2,260 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
20%
25%
# White Students
6,295 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
56%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
776 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
207
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
810
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
892
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
803
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
822
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
813
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
807
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
821
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
811
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
902
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,085
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
891
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
818
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
692
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,147 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,101 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,147
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,101
$11,655
Best Rockingham County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockingham Co Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Nc Hwy 65
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 342-4261
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 342-4261
Grades: 9-13
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Rockingham County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 High School Rd
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3220
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 882 students
Rank: #33.
Bethany Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
271 Bethany Rd
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 951-2710
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 951-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Dalton Mcmichael High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6845 Hwy 135
Mayodan, NC 27027
(336) 427-5165
Mayodan, NC 27027
(336) 427-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #55.
Rockingham County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 High School Road
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 616-0073
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 616-0073
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #77.
Williamsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2830 Hwy 87
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-4632
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-4632
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Monroeton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8081 Us Highway 158
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 634-3280
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 634-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #99.
Wentworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8806 Nc Hwy 87
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3250
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1010.
Western Rockingham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Nw Ayersville Rd
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2168
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2168
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #1111.
J E Holmes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Huntsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Sardis Church Road
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 427-3266
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 427-3266
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2660 Oregon Hill Road
Ruffin, NC 27326
(336) 348-2929
Ruffin, NC 27326
(336) 348-2929
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Stoneville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Stone St
Stoneville, NC 27048
(336) 445-1999
Stoneville, NC 27048
(336) 445-1999
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1515.
Leaksville-spray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Highland Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1616.
Reidsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Park Dr
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-6361
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-6361
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #1717.
John M Morehead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7731
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7731
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #1818.
Reidsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 S Park Dr
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-4726
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-4726
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Douglass Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Price St.
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
John W Dillard Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #2121.
South End Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1307 South Park Drive
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-6085
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-6085
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #2222.
The Score Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Moss Street
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 634-3209
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 634-3209
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockingham County Schools School District?
Rockingham County Schools School District manages 22 public schools serving 11,174 students.
What is the rank of Rockingham County Schools School District?
Rockingham County Schools School District is ranked #189 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County Schools School District?
56% of Rockingham County Schools School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockingham County Schools School District?
Rockingham County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Rockingham County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,101 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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