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Best Rockingham County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rockingham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockingham Co Early College High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
215 Wrenn Memorial Road
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 342-4261
Gr: 9-13 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Rockingham County High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180 High School Rd
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Dalton Mcmichael High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6845 Hwy 135
Mayodan, NC 27027
(336) 427-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Reidsville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 S Park Dr
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-6361
Gr: 9-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
John M Morehead High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
134 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7731
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
The Score Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Moss Street
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 634-3209
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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