Rockingham Community College is a public community college located in Wentworth, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.
Serving 317 students in grades 9-13, Rockingham Co Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockingham Co Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rockingham Co Early College High School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Rockingham Co Early College High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockingham Co Early College High School is 0.57, 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
#7 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥95%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
17%
25%
White
62%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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 Rockingham Co Early College High School's ranking?
Rockingham Co Early College High School is ranked #7 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rockingham Co Early College High School often compared to?
Rockingham Co Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockingham County High School, Reidsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockingham Co Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Rockingham Co Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rockingham Co Early College High School?
317 students attend Rockingham Co Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rockingham Co Early College High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockingham Co Early College High School?
Rockingham Co Early College High School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rockingham Co Early College High School offer ?
Rockingham Co Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rockingham Co Early College High School part of?
Rockingham Co Early College High School is part of Rockingham County Schools School District.
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