Serving 863 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rocky Mount Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mount Preparatory's student population of 863 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Motto
Our Scholars are College and Career Ready!
School Mascot
Jaguars
School Rankings
Rocky Mount Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mount Preparatory is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2375 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
81%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mount Preparatory's ranking?
Rocky Mount Preparatory is ranked #2375 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rocky Mount Preparatory often compared to?
Rocky Mount Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Nash Middle School, Southern Nash High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Mount Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Rocky Mount Preparatory is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rocky Mount Preparatory?
863 students attend Rocky Mount Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rocky Mount Preparatory students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mount Preparatory?
Rocky Mount Preparatory has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mount Preparatory offer ?
Rocky Mount Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mount Preparatory part of?
Rocky Mount Preparatory is part of Rocky Mount Preparatory School District.
School Reviews
5 1/31/2011
The levels of caring and safety of this school make it the ONLY choice in Nash County. I wouldn't hesitate to send my own children to RMPS--the faculty and staff are caring, compassionate professionals who treat all students as individuals.
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