Serving 997 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Mount High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 997 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mount High School's student population of 997 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
997 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Rocky Mount High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mount High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2134 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
78%
25%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)77%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mount High School's ranking?
Rocky Mount High School is ranked #2134 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rocky Mount High School often compared to?
Rocky Mount High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nash Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Mount High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Mount High School is 77%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rocky Mount High School?
997 students attend Rocky Mount High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rocky Mount High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mount High School?
Rocky Mount High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mount High School offer ?
Rocky Mount High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mount High School part of?
Rocky Mount High School is part of Nash County School District.
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