For the 2025-26 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rockingham County (2025-26)
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 | 763 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 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rockingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1719 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
212 Lawsonville Ave
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-5524
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-5524
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Providence Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
No Local Address
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
401 Moss St
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-1587
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-1587
Gr: 4-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 56% (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, Rockingham County Middle School vs. Reidsville Middle School
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