Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rock Mills Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Mills Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rock Mills Junior High School's student population of 167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock Mills Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Mills Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
92%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Mills Junior High School's ranking?
Rock Mills Junior High School is ranked #447 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Rock Mills Junior High School often compared to?
Rock Mills Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knight Enloe Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School, Wadley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Rock Mills Junior High School?
167 students attend Rock Mills Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rock Mills Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Mills Junior High School?
Rock Mills Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rock Mills Junior High School offer ?
Rock Mills Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rock Mills Junior High School part of?
Rock Mills Junior High School is part of Randolph County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
This is the best school ever! The principal and teachers are awesome! My children love this school as well! Thank you to all the staff at RMJHS you guys are awesome
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