Top Rankings
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 6 public high schools serving 3,502 students in Rockingham County Schools School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in North Carolina.
Public High Schools in Rockingham County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Public High School in Rockingham County School School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockingham Co Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
22 Schools
752 Schools
# Students
11,174 Students
559,056 Students
# Teachers
720 Teachers
32,592 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
0.69
# American Indian Students
14 Students
5,904 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
19,945 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,784 Students
109,180 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
19%
# Black Students
2,260 Students
138,132 Students
% Black Students
20%
25%
# White Students
6,295 Students
258,223 Students
% White Students
56%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
769 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
776 Students
28,636 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
207
615
# Students in K Grade:
810
6,480
# Students in 1st Grade:
892
6,758
# Students in 2nd Grade:
803
6,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
822
6,899
# Students in 4th Grade:
813
7,141
# Students in 5th Grade:
807
7,365
# Students in 6th Grade:
821
11,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
811
11,749
# Students in 8th Grade:
902
12,074
# 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 High 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
