Rocky Mount Preparatory

Charter School 854 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Rocky Mount Preparatory (RMP) is a public charter school located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten through high school. Established with a commitment to academic excellence, the school utilizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to challenge students and prepare them for success in higher education and the global workforce. Their educational model emphasizes small class sizes, high expectations for student conduct, and a culture of accountability that aims to bridge achievement gaps in the local community.

Beyond academics, Rocky Mount Prep places a strong focus on character development and community involvement, striving to foster a supportive environment that encourages students to become responsible, contributing citizens. The school integrates technology and modern teaching strategies into its daily operations, seeking to provide a well-rounded experience that includes extracurricular activities and athletic programs. By focusing on both the intellectual and personal growth of its scholars, the school serves as a distinct educational alternative for families in the Rocky Mount area.

854

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Mount Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	42
Black	702
Asian	10
Two or More	45
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Black
702 (82.2%)
White
46 (5.4%)
Two or More
45 (5.3%)
Hispanic
42 (4.9%)
Asian
10 (1.2%)
American Indian
8 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rocky Mount Preparatory
Phone:	(252)443-9923
Website:	http://rmprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	834
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 79

Grade 9 75

Grade 10 52