L J Bell Elementary vs Rockingham Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 339 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L J Bell Elementary
Rockingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
Rockingham Middle
Rockingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | L J Bell Elementary Rockingham, North Carolina | Rockingham Middle Rockingham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 1,457 | #231 of 469 |
| National rank | #40034 of 50,301 | #11197 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 449 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 39% |
| city | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockingham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 27.6).
- •L J Bell Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Rockingham Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •L J Bell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.5%).
- •Rockingham Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.0).
- •Rockingham Middle is the larger school with 606 students compared with 449.
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 L J Bell Elementary better than Rockingham Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rockingham Middle ranks higher (33.5 vs 27.6 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 L J Bell Elementary and Rockingham Middle?
About 339 m in a straight line, between Rockingham and Rockingham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L J Bell Elementary: 449. Rockingham Middle: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L J Bell Elementary and Rockingham Middle rank in North Carolina?
L J Bell Elementary is 854th of 1,457 and Rockingham Middle is 231st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).