At a glance
Reported students
521
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
493
Western Rockingham Middle: 521 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 581
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Western Rockingham Middle
Western Rockingham Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Madison. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Rockingham County Schools. NCES reports 521 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Western Rockingham Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.6%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black10.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockingham County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Reidsville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
543 reported students
J E Holmes Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
612 reported students
Rockingham County Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
750 reported students
Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
Williamsburg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
497 reported students
Wentworth Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
497 reported students
Public schools near Western Rockingham Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John W Dillard Academy Elementary · Rockingham County Schools | PK–05 | 256 | 0.2 mi |
| Dalton McMichael High High · Rockingham County Schools | 09–12 | 681 | 2.3 mi |
| Huntsville Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Schools | PK–05 | 389 | 5.2 mi |
| Stoneville Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Schools | PK–05 | 413 | 5.9 mi |
| Bethany Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Schools | PK–05 | 459 | 9 mi |
| Sandy Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Stokes County Schools | KG–05 | 213 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Western Rockingham Middle
What grades does Western Rockingham Middle serve?
Western Rockingham Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rockingham County Schools.
How many students attend Western Rockingham Middle?
Western Rockingham Middle reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 581 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Western Rockingham Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 521 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Western Rockingham Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Western Rockingham Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockingham County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Western Rockingham Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Western Rockingham Middle in?
Western Rockingham Middle is part of Rockingham County Schools, based in Eden, NC, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Western Rockingham Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John W Dillard Academy (0.2 mi), Dalton McMichael High (2.3 mi), Huntsville Elementary (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.