For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,553 students in Rockingham County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, NC are Rockingham Co Early College High School, Rockingham County High School and Dalton Mcmichael High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Rockingham County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockingham Co Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rockingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockingham Co Early College High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
215 Wrenn Memorial Road
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 342-4261
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 342-4261
Grades: 9-13
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Rockingham County High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 High School Rd
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3220
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #33.
Dalton Mcmichael High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6845 Hwy 135
Mayodan, NC 27027
(336) 427-5165
Mayodan, NC 27027
(336) 427-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Rank: #44.
Reidsville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Park Dr
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-6361
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-6361
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: #55.
John M Morehead High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7731
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7731
Grades: 9-12
| 828 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rockingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1719 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
212 Lawsonville Ave
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-5524
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-5524
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Providence Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
No Local Address
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 Moss St
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-1587
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-1587
Grades: 4-5
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Rockingham County, NC include Rockingham Co Early College High School, Rockingham County High School and Dalton Mcmichael High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockingham County?
6 public high schools are located in Rockingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockingham County include: Dalton Mcmichael High School vs. John M Morehead High School, Reidsville High School vs. Rockingham County High School, John M Morehead High School vs. Dalton Mcmichael High School
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