Best Schools in Rockingham County, VA
Rockingham County, VA has 40 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 22 elementary) serving 16,069 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Rockingham County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rockingham County, VA
The top high schools in Rockingham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Page County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Page County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
2. Spotswood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
3. Broadway High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 923 Students
4. East Rockingham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 778 Students
5. Turner Ashby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
6. Fort Defiance High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockingham County, VA
The top middle schools in Rockingham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montevideo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
2. Page County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Page County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students
3. Wilbur S. Pence Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
4. J. Frank Hillyard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
5. S. Gordon Stewart Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
6. Elkton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockingham County, VA
The top elementary schools in Rockingham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peak View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
2. John C. Myers Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
3. Shenandoah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Page County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
4. John W. Wayland Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
5. Edward G. Clymore Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
6. Mcgaheysville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
7. Ottobine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 192 Students
8. Linville-edom Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
9. River Bend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
10. South River Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockingham County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockingham County, VA has a total population of 83,757 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockingham County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rockingham County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockingham County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockingham County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rockingham County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rockingham County, VA
How many schools are in Rockingham County, VA?
Rockingham County, VA has 40 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 16,069 students in total.
How do schools in Rockingham County perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in Rockingham County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Rockingham County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rockingham County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rockingham County
9 places in Rockingham County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Elkton (4)
- Penn Laird (4)
- Broadway (3)
- Bridgewater (2)
- Dayton (2)
- Fulks Run (1)
- Grottoes (1)
- Linville (1)
- Timberville (1)