Rockingham County Public Schools

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Harrisonburg, Virginia - 23 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Rockingham County Public Schools #102 of 131 districts in Virginia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,933 per pupil, Rockingham County Public Schools ranks #62 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending (Virginia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

11,497
Total Enrollment
23
Schools
$13,933
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rockingham County Public Schools operates 23 public schools serving 11,497 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 15 combined, 4 high, 4 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Harrisonburg City.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,933 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending. See how Virginia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 40.9% local, 46.3% state, and 12.8% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 34/100, ranked #102 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 23 schools offering Advanced Placement (66 AP courses district-wide), a 307.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.3% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Pleasant Valley Elementary, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.

Its largest campus is Turner Ashby High, enrolling 998 students (9% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Fulks Run Elementary, at 198 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Rockingham County Public Schools school enrollment varies 5.0× across entities

Rockingham County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 198 students (lowest) to 998 students (highest), a spread of 800 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rockingham County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 308:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Rockingham County Public Schools is typically wider than the Rockingham County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Rockingham County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 21.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Rockingham County Public Schools is typically wider than the Rockingham County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.8%
Federal
46.3%
State
40.9%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
102 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 23 schools in Rockingham County Public Schools.

White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 5.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 44.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Rockingham County Public Schools's schools, below the Virginia average of 53.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Pleasant Valley Elementary 60.5
  2. 2 Spotswood High 57.9
  3. 3 Cub Run Elementary 56.5
  4. 4 Peak View Elementary 56.2
  5. 5 Mountain View Elementary 56.1

Programs & Resources

4 / 23
Schools with AP
66 AP courses total
307.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Rockingham County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Turner Ashby High
998
Broadway High
932
Spotswood High
880
East Rockingham High
821
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726
Wilbur S. Pence Middle
671
Cub Run Elementary
614
Montevideo Middle
593
Elkton Middle
561
Peak View Elementary
538
John W. Wayland Elementary
526
John C. Myers Elementary
473
Plains Elementary
460
Mountain View Elementary
411
Lacey Spring Elementary
350
River Bend Elementary
341
South River Elementary
316
Pleasant Valley Elementary
282
Elkton Elementary
269
Mcgaheysville Elementary
262
Ottobine Elementary
248
Linville-Edom Elementary
209
Fulks Run Elementary
198

How Rockingham County Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Virginia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Fauquier County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
York County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Augusta County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Montgomery County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Rockingham County Public Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rockingham County Public Schools?

Rockingham County Public Schools has 23 schools, including 4 high, 4 middle, 15 combined. Total enrollment is 11,497 students.

How much does Rockingham County Public Schools spend per student?

Rockingham County Public Schools spends $13,933 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #102 in Virginia.

What is the demographic composition of Rockingham County Public Schools?

Rockingham County Public Schools students are 70.3% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% African American, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 23 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rockingham County Public Schools?

Rockingham County Public Schools has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #102 out of 131 districts in Virginia.