Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockingham, NC (2025-26)

Best Rockingham Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,351 students in Rockingham, NC.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockingham, NC are L J Bell Elementary School, East Rockingham Elementary School and Rockingham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rockingham, NC public elementary schools have an score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockingham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockingham, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

L J Bell Elementary School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
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442 Hawthorne Ave
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9834

Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #22.

East Rockingham Elementary School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
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154 Chalk Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 557-0900

Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #33.

Rockingham Middle School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
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415 Wall Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827

Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #44.

West Rockingham Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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271 W Us 74 Hwy
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9802

Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #55.

Washington Street Elementary School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
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566 E Washington St Ext
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9836

Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #66.

Ashley Chapel Educational Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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377 Mizpah Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800

Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rockingham, North Carolina

Rockingham, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ashley Chapel Elementary School (Closed 2010)

377 Mispah Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797

Gr: 4-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Richmond County Transitional High School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

112 Mary Wall Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797

Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Richmond Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2014)

269 Cartledge Creek Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196

Gr: Inquire with school

Roberdel Children Center (Closed 2011)

124 Roberdel Sch Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810

Gr: K-12

Rohanen Primary (Closed 2011)

102 Safie Sixth St
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9824

Gr: PK-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rockingham, NC?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockingham, NC include L J Bell Elementary School, East Rockingham Elementary School and Rockingham Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Rockingham?

6 public elementary schools are located in Rockingham.

What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham?

Rockingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).