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Rockingham County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
23
Schools
11,497
Students
$14,845
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
48.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.7%
Graduation Rate
+4.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Rockingham County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 11,497 students across 23 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,845 is near the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ELKTON MIDDLE06–08625
J. FRANK HILLYARD MIDDLE06–08665
MONTEVIDEO MIDDLE06–08613
WILBUR S. PENCE MIDDLE06–08668
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BROADWAY HIGH09–12923
EAST ROCKINGHAM HIGH09–12778
SPOTSWOOD HIGH09–12947
TURNER ASHBY HIGH09–12994
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,845Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
41%
State
46.3%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal
12.8%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
11,497
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.7%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.7% graduation rate — 4.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockingham County Public Schools?
Rockingham County Public Schools has 23 public schools, serving a total of 11,497 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rockingham County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rockingham County Public Schools spend per student?
Rockingham County Public Schools spends $14,845 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rockingham County Public Schools?
48% of students in Rockingham County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rockingham County Public Schools?
No, Rockingham County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rockingham County Public Schools serve?
Rockingham County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rockingham County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rockingham County Public Schools is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.