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There were 11,235 students enrolled in Rockingham County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4.3% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Rockingham County High School registered the highest enrollment among Rockingham County's 23 schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 866 students.

Despite steady enrollment, North Carolina schools continue to face significant funding challenges. The state's per-student spending remains nearly $5,000 below the national average, limiting resources for teachers, classrooms, and student support programs. In fact, North Carolina ranks 48th out of 50 states in per-student funding (after adjusting for regional costs).

Staffing shortages have also become a growing concern, with teacher turnover rising to 11.5% in the most recent school year. Low salaries and high workloads make it difficult to retain experienced educators, potentially increasing class sizes and affecting learning quality.

School name	Total Enrollment in 2022-23	Total Enrollment in 2023-24	% Change
Rockingham County High School	851	866	1.8%
John M. Morehead High School	766	773	0.9%
Rockingham County Middle School	750	751	0.1%
Reidsville High School	705	699	-0.9%
Dalton McMichael High School	694	686	-1.2%
Bethany Community School	620	603	-2.7%
J. E. Holmes Middle School	604	593	-1.8%
Reidsville Middle School	610	577	-5.4%
Central Elementary School	561	556	-0.9%
Western Rockingham Middle School	523	520	-0.6%
Wentworth Elementary School	494	493	-0.2%
Monroeton Elementary School	432	473	9.5%
Williamsburg Elementary School	480	468	-2.5%
Bethany Elementary School	458	457	-0.2%
Stoneville Elementary School	404	420	4%
Leaksville-Spray Elementary School	402	408	1.5%
Huntsville Elementary School	386	369	-4.4%
Rockingham County Early College High	315	326	3.5%
Douglass Elementary School	331	311	-6%
South End Elementary School	416	287	-31%
Lincoln Elementary School	296	284	-4.1%
John W. Dillard Academy	271	273	0.7%
The SCORE Center	38	42	10.5%