Rockingham County Public Schools School District
School District · Harrisonburg, Virginia
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,743
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,743
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Rockingham County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rockingham County Public 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.
Spotswood High
Penn Laird · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Turner Ashby High
Bridgewater · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Broadway High
Broadway · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#116 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,743
$326 vs Virginia median
District size
11,534 students
Much larger than Virginia median
The short answer
Rockingham County Public Schools ranks #116 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Rockingham County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Spotswood High (6.9/10), Turner Ashby High (6.8/10), and Broadway High (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rockingham County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Rockingham County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spotswood High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Turner Ashby High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Broadway High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Montevideo Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | East Rockingham High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | John W. Wayland Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Wilbur S. Pence Middle | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | J. Frank Hillyard Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | John C. Myers Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Peak View Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rockingham County Public Schools
Rockingham County Public Schools is a Harrisonburg, Virginia school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 11,534 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $14,743 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Rockingham County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Spotswood High, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Rockingham County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 72.6% and ELA proficiency of 74.8%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rockingham County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rockingham County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Rockingham County Public Schools
23 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Harrisonburg
- Total Enrollment
- 11,534
- Teachers (FTE)
- 843
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockingham County Public Schools?
Rockingham County Public Schools has 23 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rockingham County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Rockingham County Public Schools is 4.6/10. 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 Public Schools?
Rockingham County Public Schools spends $14,743 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockingham County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rockingham County Public Schools is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rockingham County Public Schools?
Spotswood High is the highest-rated school in Rockingham County Public Schools with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Rockingham County Public Schools?
Across schools in Rockingham County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rockingham County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Rockingham County Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia 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
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia 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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