For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 683 students in 28379, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28379, NC are Rockingham Middle School and Ashley Chapel Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28379 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28379, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28379, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockingham Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Wall Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
377 Mizpah Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
28379, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
377 Mispah Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Grades: 4-6
| 132 students
Richmond County Transitional High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
112 Mary Wall Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
269 Cartledge Creek Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
124 Roberdel Sch Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
102 Safie Sixth St
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9824
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9824
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28379, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28379, NC include Rockingham Middle School and Ashley Chapel Educational Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 28379?
2 public middle schools are located in 28379.
What is the racial composition of students in 28379?
28379 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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