- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockingham, NC
Rockingham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rockingham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370387001558
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockingham Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Rockingham · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockingham Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockingham Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Rockingham, NC.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387001558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Rockingham Middle held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370387001558 · Rockingham, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 16.4:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
Rockingham Middle held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rockingham Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- This school
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- Fairview Heigh 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- L J Bell Eleme 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- Mineral Spring 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- East Rockingha 430
East Rockingham Elementary
430 students
What this shows Rockingham Middle reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockingham Middle compares
Rockingham Middle 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$12,661
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.3%
White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Rockingham Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockingham Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockingham Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockingham Middle
How many students attend Rockingham Middle?
Rockingham Middle has 606 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockingham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockingham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockingham Middle is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockingham Middle?
99.5% of students at Rockingham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockingham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rockingham Middle is African American at 41.3% of enrollment, in Rockingham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockingham Middle?
Rockingham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Rockingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockingham Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Rockingham, 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 Rockingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides Rockingham Middle, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students), and L J Bell Elementary (449 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.