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Dalton McMichael High

6845 Hwy 135, Mayodan, NC 27027Rockingham County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
723
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,012
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 723 students in grades 09–12 in Mayodan, North Carolina.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,012 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Dalton McMichael High is a large high in Mayodan, North Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 723 students. The district invests $13,012 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Dalton McMichael High

723
Total Students
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution385 male · 338 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 426 students
Student Composition
63%
20%
11%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black11%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370399002306

Academic Outcomes at Dalton McMichael High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
87
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 6th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27027

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,012Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,012
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,725
Student Support$2,472
Administration$1,561
Operations$1,952
Other$1,301
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,012 spent per student, an estimated $5,764 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
16%
State government
60.4%
Local (property tax)
16.4%
Federal programs
23.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Central ElementaryWilliamsburg ElementaryWentworth ElementaryBethany Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Rockingham County MiddleJ E Holmes MiddleReidsville MiddleWestern Rockingham Middle
↓
High School
Rockingham County HighJohn M Morehead HighReidsville HighRockingham Co Early College High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRockingham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRockingham County Schools →
Phone: (336)427-5165
NCES ID: 370399002306
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mayodan seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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Mid
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753 students · 06–08
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High
Reidsville High
753 students · 09–12
● 32 opp100% FRL
Mid
J E Holmes Middle
627 students · 06–08
● 38 opp99% FRL
Mid
Reidsville Middle
614 students · 06–08
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Elem
Central Elementary
585 students · PK–05
● 38 opp99% FRL
Mid
Western Rockingham Middle
556 students · 06–08
● 33 opp63% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6845 Hwy 135, Mayodan, NC 27027
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.