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Ashley Chapel Educational Center

377 Mizpah Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 · (910) 997-9800 · Richmond County
GRADES 06–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
Enrollment
59
High
DISTRICT 536 · STATE 761
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 32.3:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
56 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 8
7
Grade 9
20
Grade 10
15
Grade 11
12
Grade 12
5
Student demographics
White
1220%
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 42%
Hispanic
610%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 22%
Black
3458%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 25%
Two+
610%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 6%
Native American
12%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4068%
Female
1932%

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Test scores

NC EOG / EOC 2024-25 . % Grade Level Proficient (Level 3+)
English Language Arts
12.5%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: NC EOG / EOC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
59
-9 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
was 5.7:1
% White
20%
was 13%
% Hispanic
10%
was 4%
% Black
58%
was 72%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Ashley Chapel Educational Center

Ashley Chapel Educational Center is a senior high of tiny scale in Rockingham, North Carolina, part of Richmond County Schools, serveing 59 students in grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 761 students per school, that is 92% smaller than typical.

Richmond County Schools runs 15 schools in total, collectively educating 6,504 students. Ashley Chapel Educational Center is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Ashley Chapel Educational Center lists that Black students make up the majority at 58%; the rest breaks down as 20% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% multiracial. That is considerably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 31%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Ashley Chapel Educational Center has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 6.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 19.6:1 average. Roughly 95% of students at Ashley Chapel Educational Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Richmond County) shows that median household earnings sit near $44,883, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Richmond County runs 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,504 students), of which Ashley Chapel Educational Center is one.

Nearest neighbor: East Rockingham Elementary, around 1.9 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Ashley Chapel Educational Center.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Looking at the recent track record. Ashley Chapel Educational Center's enrollment has decreased 13% since 2018, when it stood at 68 (now 59). Black enrollment moved from 72% to 58% across the same window.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Richmond County at a glance

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Population
42,344
Census ACS
Median income
$44,883
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
6,504 students

Quick facts

School name
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
District
Richmond County Schools
Address
377 Mizpah Road, Rockingham, NC 28379
Phone
(910) 997-9800
County
Richmond County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
59
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
6.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
56 (95%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
370387000788
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Richmond County Schools
Other schools in Rockingham
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Frequently asked questions

About Ashley Chapel Educational Center
How large is Ashley Chapel Educational Center?
Ashley Chapel Educational Center enrolls approximately 59 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Ashley Chapel Educational Center serve?
Ashley Chapel Educational Center serves grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Ashley Chapel Educational Center have?
Ashley Chapel Educational Center employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Ashley Chapel Educational Center?
Student demographics at Ashley Chapel Educational Center are roughly 20% White, 10% Hispanic, 58% Black, 10% Two or more.
Is Ashley Chapel Educational Center public or private?
Ashley Chapel Educational Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Richmond County Schools.
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