Rockingham Middle

www.richmond.k12.nc.us/rms/

606 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rockingham Middle School, located at 415 Wall Street in Rockingham, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the Richmond County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school while fostering personal growth and social-emotional development.

The school community emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning, often integrating core curriculum subjects with extracurricular opportunities to engage students beyond the traditional classroom. By focusing on academic achievement, character development, and community involvement, Rockingham Middle strives to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for future success. Its location in the heart of Rockingham makes it a significant institution for local families, playing a vital role in the district’s mission to support the educational needs of the surrounding community.

606

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockingham Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	61
Black	250
Asian	8
Two or More	50
American Indian	18

Black
250 (41.3%)
White
219 (36.1%)
Hispanic
61 (10.1%)
Two or More
50 (8.3%)
American Indian
18 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond County Schools
Phone:	(910)997-9827
Website:	http://www.richmond.k12.nc.us/rms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	603
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 205

Grade 7 200

Grade 8 201