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Best Rockingham Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,351 students in Rockingham, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockingham, NC are L J Bell Elementary School, East Rockingham Elementary School and Rockingham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockingham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockingham, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L J Bell Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
442 Hawthorne Ave
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9834
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
East Rockingham Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
154 Chalk Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 557-0900
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Rockingham Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Wall Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
West Rockingham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
271 W Us 74 Hwy
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9802
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
566 E Washington St Ext
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9836
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
377 Mizpah Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rockingham, North Carolina

Rockingham, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashley Chapel Elementary School (Closed 2010)
377 Mispah Rd
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
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Richmond Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2014)
269 Cartledge Creek Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Gr: Inquire with school
Roberdel Children Center (Closed 2011)
124 Roberdel Sch Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810
Gr: K-12
Rohanen Primary (Closed 2011)
102 Safie Sixth St
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9824
Gr: PK-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockingham, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockingham, NC include L J Bell Elementary School, East Rockingham Elementary School and Rockingham Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockingham?
6 public elementary schools are located in Rockingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham?
Rockingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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