Rocky Mount High School

1400 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,072 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Mount High 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,072 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rocky Mount High School's student population of 1,072 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,072 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Rocky Mount High 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 Rocky Mount High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2134 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rocky Mount High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rocky Mount High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rocky Mount High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
76%
25%
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White
11%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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77%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocky Mount High School's ranking?
Rocky Mount High School is ranked #2134 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rocky Mount High School often compared to?
Rocky Mount High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nash Central 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 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Mount High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Mount High School is 77%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rocky Mount High School?
1,072 students attend Rocky Mount High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rocky Mount High School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mount High School?
Rocky Mount High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mount High School offer ?
Rocky Mount High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rocky Mount High School part of?
Rocky Mount High School is part of Nash County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,072 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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