Western Rockingham Middle School vs. Bethany Community School
Should you attend Western Rockingham Middle School or Bethany Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 556 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 14:1 is lower than 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 56% (majority Black).
Serving 649 students in grades 6-12, Bethany Community 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 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
556 students
649 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1536 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Grade 6 Students
166
100
Grade 7 Students
170
105
Grade 8 Students
200
104
Grade 9 Students
-
101
Grade 10 Students
-
94
Grade 11 Students
-
69
Grade 12 Students
-
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
21%
9%
% Black
9%
10%
% White
62%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
