What grades does Rocky Mount High serve?

As a High school, Rocky Mount High serves students in Rocky Mount, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Rocky Mount High located?

You can find Rocky Mount High in Rocky Mount, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mount High?

At Rocky Mount High, there are approximately 15.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Rocky Mount, NC?

Rocky Mount High is among the schools serving Rocky Mount, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Rocky Mount High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Rocky Mount, North Carolina|Nash County Public Schools

Rocky Mount, NC 27803

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Fri

Teacher Work Day (No School - Traditional Schools)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Teacher Work Day (No School - Traditional Schools)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Holiday (No School)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Tue

All County BandEventDistrict-wide

Review the audition or participation requirements and rehearsal schedule.

Nov

Wed

Holiday (No School)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Wed

Middle School Invention Convention EventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

997

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Urban

District

Nash County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.3%

Phone

(252)937-9050

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

36%

29th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

25-29%

Graduation Rate

89%

Chronic Absenteeism

17.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

7 courses offered

69 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

77 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

87 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

272 test takers

Athletics

19 sports, 23 teams

203 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,513

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

72% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.1

Social Workers

0.40000001

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,350

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,275

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,156

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 61%Local 15%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$194,631

-1.5% 1yr+36.3% 5yr

Rocky Mount, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.6%

Below 150% poverty line

6.5%

Unemployment rate

11.5%

Uninsured residents

13.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,050

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,945

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

746 (38%)

Autism

303 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

287 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

253 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

177 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

21 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,023

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Teacher Work Day (No School - Traditional Schools)

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Teacher Work Day (No School - Traditional Schools)

Staff Day

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Holiday (No School)

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Nash County Public Schools. Rocky Mount High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Mandatory Teacher Workday (Traditional Schools)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	C-I-E Beyond the Classroom: Empowering Every Child to ThriveDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Teacher Work Day (No School - Traditional Schools)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Teacher Work Day (No School - Traditional Schools)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Holiday (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	All County BandDistrict-wide Review the audition or participation requirements and rehearsal schedule.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Holiday (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Middle School Invention Convention District-wide	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Release (Traditional Schools)District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday Break (Traditional Schools)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Holiday (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Teacher Workday (No School - Traditional Schools)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Teacher Workday (No School - Traditional Schools)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	NCPS All County ChorusDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Celebration of the ArtsDistrict-wide Check the event notice for featured artists and performance schedule.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Brick City Engineering ChallengeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early Release (Traditional Schools)District-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Holiday (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break (No School - Traditional Schools)District-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	STEM Design ChallengeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Tar River Orchestra (5th Graders) District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	No School (Traditional Schools)District-wide	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Early Release/Last Day of School (Traditional Schools)District-wide	Event	—