Rockingham County Schools School District
School District · Eden, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
22
12 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,373
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
22
12 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,373
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Rockingham County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rockingham County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bethany Elementary
Reidsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elementary
Ruffin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rockingham Co Early College High
Wentworth · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#84 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,373
$739 vs North Carolina median
District size
11,379 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Rockingham County Schools ranks #84 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Rockingham County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bethany Elementary (8.3/10), Lincoln Elementary (8.2/10), and Rockingham Co Early College High (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rockingham County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethany Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Rockingham Co Early College High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Wentworth Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Western Rockingham Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Douglass Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Rockingham County Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Williamsburg Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Stoneville Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Dalton Mcmichael High | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rockingham County Schools
Rockingham County Schools is a Eden, North Carolina school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 11,379 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $12,373 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Rockingham County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bethany Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Rockingham County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 50.0% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rockingham County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rockingham County Schools with test data.
Schools in Rockingham County Schools
22 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Eden
- Total Enrollment
- 11,379
- Teachers (FTE)
- 742
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Rockingham County Schools has 22 schools in total — 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rockingham County Schools?
The average composite rating for Rockingham County Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rockingham County Schools?
Rockingham County Schools spends $12,373 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockingham County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rockingham County Schools is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rockingham County Schools?
Bethany Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rockingham County Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Rockingham County Schools?
Across schools in Rockingham County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rockingham County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Rockingham County Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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