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Best Rockingham Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 683 students in Rockingham, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockingham, NC are Rockingham Middle School and Ashley Chapel Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Rockingham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Rockingham, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
377 Mispah Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Gr: 4-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
112 Mary Wall Rd
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
Gr: Inquire with school
124 Roberdel Sch Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810
Gr: K-12
102 Safie Sixth St
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9824
Gr: PK-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rockingham, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockingham, NC include Rockingham Middle School and Ashley Chapel Educational Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Rockingham?
2 public middle schools are located in Rockingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham?
Rockingham public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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