For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,515 students in Rockingham County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockingham County, NC are Rockingham County Middle School, Western Rockingham Middle School and J E Holmes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rockingham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockingham County Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 High School Road
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 616-0073
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 616-0073
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Western Rockingham Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Nw Ayersville Rd
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2168
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2168
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
J E Holmes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Reidsville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 S Park Dr
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-4726
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-4726
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
The Score Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Moss Street
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 634-3209
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 634-3209
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rockingham County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockingham County, NC include Rockingham County Middle School, Western Rockingham Middle School and J E Holmes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rockingham County?
5 public middle schools are located in Rockingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rockingham County include: Western Rockingham Middle School vs. Rockingham County Middle School, Reidsville Middle School vs. Rockingham County Middle School, J E Holmes Middle School vs. Rockingham County Middle School
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