Summary:
The city of Rockingham, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this district display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Rockingham Middle School excelling on state standardized tests, while others, such as Ashley Chapel Educational Center, struggle significantly.
Rockingham Middle School stands out as the top performer, with 70.3% of 6th graders proficient or better in math, compared to 59.8% for the Richmond County Schools district and 57.2% statewide. L.J. Bell Elementary also performs well, with 55.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Ashley Chapel Educational Center, an alternative high school, ranks in the bottom 1% of high schools statewide and has very low proficiency rates on end-of-course exams.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Rockingham school district, with graduation rates around 87.7%, slightly below the state average. Additionally, all schools in the district have very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.77% to 99.78%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The wide range in per-student spending, from $9,095 at Rockingham Middle School to $31,523 at Ashley Chapel Educational Center, raises questions about potential funding disparities and the equitable allocation of resources across the district.
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