Public schools in Rockingham, NC
7 open public schools with an address in Rockingham, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,640
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rockingham public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Rockingham, NC: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,640 students, an average of 520 per school. The largest campus is Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), and the largest elementary school is L J Bell Elementary (449).
Every listed school belongs to Richmond County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 99% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Rockingham
Elementary schools in Rockingham
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rockingham Elementary Richmond County Schools | KG–05 | 430 | 17.6:1 | |
| L J Bell Elementary Richmond County Schools | PK–05 | 449 | 17.5:1 | |
| Washington Street Elementary Richmond County Schools | PK–05 | 417 | 18.2:1 | |
| West Rockingham Elementary Richmond County Schools | PK–05 | 314 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Rockingham
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Middle Richmond County Schools | 06–08 | 606 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Rockingham
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Chapel Educational Center Richmond County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 59 | 6.2:1 | |
| Richmond Senior High Richmond County Schools | 09–12 | 1,365 | 17.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.8%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black37.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Rockingham schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,640 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rockingham
How many public schools are in Rockingham, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Rockingham: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,640 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rockingham?
All listed public schools with an address in Rockingham belong to Richmond County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Rockingham?
Richmond Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rockingham, with 1,365 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rockingham?
No school with an address in Rockingham is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rockingham schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rockingham public schools is 17.5:1, higher than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Rockingham guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities