Enrollment
750
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reidsville, NC
Rockingham County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rockingham County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370399002476
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockingham County Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Reidsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockingham County Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockingham County Middle ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Reidsville, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399002476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockingham County Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockingham County Middle
Rockingham County Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Reidsville, North Carolina, enrolling 750 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 750 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 300 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 750 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Reidsville's middle schools, it stands alongside Reidsville Middle (543 students): Rockingham County Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 15.1:1).
Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students) and John M Morehead High (771 students) alongside Rockingham County Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rockingham County Middle compares
Rockingham County Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 28% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,295
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Rockingham County Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Schools, which includes Rockingham County Middle.
$12,295
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 60.4%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rockingham County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John M Morehead High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J E Holmes Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockingham County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- 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 middle schools in Reidsville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockingham County Middle
How many students attend Rockingham County Middle?
Rockingham County Middle has 750 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reidsville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockingham County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockingham County Middle is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockingham County Middle?
47.4% of students at Rockingham County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockingham County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rockingham County Middle is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Reidsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockingham County Middle?
Rockingham County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockingham County Middle rank among public schools in Reidsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockingham County Middle ranks #5 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.
Is Rockingham County Middle a good school?
Rockingham County Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides Rockingham County Middle, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), John M Morehead High (771 students), and Reidsville High (696 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.
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