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Rockingham County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
22
Schools
11,189
Students
$13,012
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
72.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+20pp vs nat'l
86.3%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Rockingham County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 11,189 students across 22 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,012 is near the national average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (22)
Elementary Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bethany ElementaryPK–05465
Central ElementaryPK–05585
Douglass ElementaryPK–05363
Huntsville ElementaryPK–05402
John W Dillard AcademyPK–05284
Leaksville-Spray ElementaryPK–05404
Lincoln ElementaryPK–05308
Monroeton ElementaryPK–05436
South End ElementaryPK–05449
Stoneville ElementaryPK–05425
Wentworth ElementaryPK–05499
Williamsburg ElementaryPK–05502
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
J E Holmes Middle06–08627
Reidsville Middle06–08614
Rockingham County Middle06–08753
Western Rockingham Middle06–08556
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dalton McMichael High09–12723
John M Morehead High09–12814
Reidsville High09–12753
Rockingham Co Early College High09–13319
Rockingham County High09–12882
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
The SCORE CenterKG–1226
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,012Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
16%
State
60.4%
Local (property tax)
16.4%
Federal
23.2%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
11,189
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.3%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Rockingham County Schools has 22 public schools, serving a total of 11,189 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rockingham County Schools?
The graduation rate is 86.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rockingham County Schools spend per student?
Rockingham County Schools spends $13,012 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rockingham County Schools?
73% of students in Rockingham County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rockingham County Schools?
No, Rockingham County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rockingham County Schools serve?
Rockingham County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Rockingham County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rockingham County Schools is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.