Ellerbe Middle vs Rockingham Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellerbe Middle
Ellerbe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
182 students
Rockingham Middle
Rockingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | Ellerbe Middle Ellerbe, North Carolina | Rockingham Middle Rockingham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 469 | #231 of 469 |
| National rank | #11879 of 15,369 | #11197 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 182 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| city | Ellerbe | Rockingham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockingham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 30.2).
- •Rockingham Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Rockingham Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Ellerbe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Ellerbe Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
- •Rockingham Middle is the larger school with 606 students compared with 182.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ellerbe Middle better than Rockingham Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rockingham Middle ranks higher (33.5 vs 30.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ellerbe Middle and Rockingham Middle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Ellerbe and Rockingham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellerbe Middle: 182. Rockingham Middle: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellerbe Middle and Rockingham Middle rank in North Carolina?
Ellerbe Middle is 260th of 469 and Rockingham Middle is 231st of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).