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#1056 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 40% in state
Western Rockingham Middle
Middle School · Rockingham County Schools · Madison, NC
A Rockingham County Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
915 NW Ayersville Rd, Madison, NC 27025
- Math 50% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Rockingham Middle score 50% 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 11 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
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Where Western Rockingham Middle 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,075
Median home value
$168,900
Median rent
$709/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Rockingham County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J E Holmes MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 593 | Compare → |
| Reidsville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 593 | Compare → |
| Rockingham County MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 763 | Compare → |
| The Score CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rockingham County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Western Rockingham Middle is listed in Rockingham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Rockingham Middle
Western Rockingham Middle is a public middle school in Madison, NC, part of Rockingham County Schools, serving approximately 537 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,056 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Rockingham Middle
What grades does Western Rockingham Middle serve?
Western Rockingham Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Western Rockingham Middle?
Western Rockingham Middle has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Rockingham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Rockingham Middle 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 Western Rockingham Middle rank in NC?
Western Rockingham Middle ranks #1,056 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Western Rockingham Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Rockingham Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Western Rockingham Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Rockingham Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Rockingham Middle a charter school?
No, Western Rockingham Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Rockingham Middle a Title I school?
No, Western Rockingham Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Rockingham Middle?
99.4% of students at Western Rockingham Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (336) 548-2168
- Area population (ZIP 27025)
- 12,333
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27025; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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