Rockingham County Middle School vs. Bethany Community School
Should you attend Rockingham County Middle School or Bethany Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 763 students in grades 6-8, Rockingham County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 624 students in grades 6-12, Bethany Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
763 students
624 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1536 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
240
82
Grade 7 Students
260
101
Grade 8 Students
263
102
Grade 9 Students
-
102
Grade 10 Students
-
102
Grade 11 Students
-
84
Grade 12 Students
-
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
74%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
