Very Good
#994 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 38% in state
Wentworth Elementary
Elementary School · Rockingham County Schools · Wentworth, NC
A Rockingham County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 37, Wentworth, NC 27375
- Math 66% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wentworth Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wentworth Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average471/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rockingham County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #4 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wentworth Elementary is listed in Rockingham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wentworth Elementary
Wentworth Elementary is a public elementary school in Wentworth, NC, part of Rockingham County Schools, serving approximately 509 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #994 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wentworth Elementary
What grades does Wentworth Elementary serve?
Wentworth Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wentworth Elementary?
Wentworth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wentworth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wentworth Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wentworth Elementary rank in NC?
Wentworth Elementary ranks #994 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wentworth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wentworth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wentworth Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wentworth Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wentworth Elementary a charter school?
No, Wentworth Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wentworth Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wentworth Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wentworth Elementary?
99.4% of students at Wentworth Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (336) 634-3250
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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