For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 93 students in 28379, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 28379, NC is Ashley Chapel Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28379 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28379, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28379 have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ashley Chapel Educational Center, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28379, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
377 Mizpah Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
28379, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
377 Mispah Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Gr: 4-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Richmond County Transitional High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
112 Mary Wall Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
269 Cartledge Creek Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28379, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28379, NC include Ashley Chapel Educational Center.
How many public high schools are located in 28379?
1 public high schools are located in 28379.
What is the racial composition of students in 28379?
28379 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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