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Primary and Secondary Education
There are 25 schools in the Rockingham County School system,
with annual enrollment in excess of 14,500 students in kindergarten through 12th
grade. The
county schools include 16 elementary, four middle and four high schools and one
alternative school. In addition, there are more than 30 private schools
located within a 40-miles radius.
The quality of the schools is demonstrated through
strong student achievement results. More than 90% of the schools
consistently meet or exceed state testing requirements. State
ABC scores of students in grades three
to eight indicate that more than 75% achieve at or above
grade level. Approximately 80% of the county’s graduating
high school seniors indicate each year their plans to attend
a community/ technical college or four-year college or university.
Colleges and
Universities
Rockingham
Community College,
located in Wentworth, offers two-year college degree, certification
and diploma curriculum programs. It also provides continuing
education through workforce development, job training programs,
and customized training for industries. RCC is currently
conducting a capital campaign to build a community civic
center, which has been named the McMichael Civic Center.
The following colleges
and universities are located within a 60-minute drive time
to Rockingham County:
Averett University, Danville, VA.
Bennett College, Greensboro
Elon University, Elon
Greensboro College, Greensboro
Guilford College, Greensboro
High Point University, High Point
John Wesley College, High Point
NC A&T State University, Greensboro
NC School of the Arts, Winston-Salem
Piedmont Bible College, Winston-Salem
Salem College, Winston-Salem
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem Bible College, Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem
Educational Attainments
No High School
High School, no diploma
High School Graduate
Some College
2-Year Degree
4-Year Degree
Graduate Degree |
10,754
12,713
17,482
8,305
3,160
3,533
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