- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, NC
Western Rockingham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Western Rockingham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370399001150
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Rockingham Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Rockingham Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Rockingham Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Madison, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Western Rockingham Middle held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370399001150 · Madison, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 13.7:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockingham County High (878 students)
Western Rockingham Middle held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Western Rockingham Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockingham Cou
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
- This school
Western Rockingham Middle
521 students
What this shows Western Rockingham Middle reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Rockingham Middle compares
Western 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Western Rockingham Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Western Rockingham Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John M Morehead High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Rockingham Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Rockingham Middle
How many students attend Western Rockingham Middle?
Western Rockingham Middle has 521 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, NC. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Rockingham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Rockingham Middle is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Rockingham Middle?
58.1% of students at Western Rockingham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Rockingham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Western Rockingham Middle is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Madison, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Rockingham Middle?
Western Rockingham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Western Rockingham Middle rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Rockingham Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Madison, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides Western Rockingham Middle, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), John M Morehead High (771 students), and Rockingham County Middle (750 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.