- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Reidsville, NC
Rockingham County High
Federal NCES profile for Rockingham County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370399001595
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockingham County High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Reidsville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockingham County High has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockingham County High ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Reidsville, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399001595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Rockingham County High held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370399001595 · Reidsville, NC High · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 17.6:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John M Morehead High (771 students)
Rockingham County High held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rockingham County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rockingham County High
878 students
- John M Morehea
John M Morehead High
771 students
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County Middle
750 students
- Reidsville Hig
Reidsville High
696 students
- Dalton Mcmicha
Dalton Mcmichael High
681 students
- J E Holmes Mid
J E Holmes Middle
612 students
What this shows Rockingham County High reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockingham County High compares
Rockingham County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Rockingham County High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Schools reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockingham County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John M Morehead High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J E Holmes Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockingham County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Reidsville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~878 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rockingham County High
How many students attend Rockingham County High?
Rockingham County High has 878 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reidsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockingham County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockingham County High is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockingham County High?
39.7% of students at Rockingham County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockingham County High?
The largest demographic group at Rockingham County High is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Reidsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockingham County High?
Rockingham County High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockingham County High rank among public schools in Reidsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockingham County High ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Reidsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Reidsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides Rockingham County High, Rockingham County Schools also operates John M Morehead High (771 students), Rockingham County Middle (750 students), and Reidsville High (696 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.