Rocky Mount Middle
Rocky Mount, NC · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Rocky Mount Middle is a middle school located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The school serves 407 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Rocky Mount Middle performs below the state average for North Carolina. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rocky Mount Middle has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Rocky Mount Middle has 407 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1.
Yes, Rocky Mount Middle is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +13, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Rocky Mount Middle is part of the Nash County Public Schools in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.