At a glance
Reported students
821
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473
East Rockingham High: 821 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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
- 763
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about East Rockingham High
East Rockingham High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elkton. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Rockingham County Public Schools. NCES reports 821 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above the Virginia median of 13.8:1 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 (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Rockingham High
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.6%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Spotswood High
High · Grades 09–12
880 reported students
Broadway High
High · Grades 09–12
932 reported students
Turner Ashby High
High · Grades 09–12
998 reported students
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
726 reported students
Wilbur S. Pence Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
671 reported students
Cub Run Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
614 reported students
Public schools near East Rockingham High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Public Schools | PK–05 | 341 | 0.1 mi |
| Elkton Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Public Schools | PK–05 | 269 | 1.9 mi |
| Elkton Middle Middle · Rockingham County Public Schools | 06–08 | 561 | 2.5 mi |
| McGaheysville Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Public Schools | PK–05 | 262 | 4.8 mi |
| Spotswood High High · Rockingham County Public Schools | 09–12 | 880 | 6.2 mi |
| Shenandoah Elementary Elementary · Page County Public Schools | PK–05 | 351 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Rockingham High
What grades does East Rockingham High serve?
East Rockingham High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rockingham County Public Schools.
How many students attend East Rockingham High?
East Rockingham High reported 821 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 763 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Rockingham High?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 821 students and 54.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Rockingham High a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Rockingham High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockingham County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Rockingham High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.3% 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 East Rockingham High in?
East Rockingham High is part of Rockingham County Public Schools, based in Harrisonburg, VA, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Rockingham High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include River Bend Elementary (0.1 mi), Elkton Elementary (1.9 mi), Elkton Middle (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.