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Western Rockingham Middle

915 NW Ayersville Rd, Madison, NC 27025Rockingham County Schools
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
556
Students
Total enrolled
$13,012
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
9% vs nat'l
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
7% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
34% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 556 students in grades 06–08 in Madison, 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

Western Rockingham Middle is a large middle in Madison, North Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 556 students. The district invests $13,012 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 63% 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 Western Rockingham Middle

556
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
63%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution307 male · 249 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility63%
National avg 52% · 349 students
Student Composition
62%
20%
9%
8%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black9%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370399001150

Academic Outcomes at Western Rockingham Middle

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 5th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27025

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
  • 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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyRockingham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (336)548-2168
NCES ID: 370399001150
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Madison seeking a public middle 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.

Location
915 NW Ayersville Rd, Madison, NC 27025
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.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
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.