Rocky Mount Academy

1313 Avondale Ave, Rocky Mount, NC, 27803-0278 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Rocky Mount Academy is a co-ed college preparatory day school for grades PK-12. It is the largest independent school in the area and attracts students from several surrounding counties and communities. For 40 years, RMA has provided a nurturing community where an emphasis on academics and character prepares students for the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities that they will encounter in life and college. With a strong college prep curriculum that produces well prepared, independent learners and with abundant opportunities to participate in sports, clubs, and leadership organizations, RMA is an outstanding educational option for families in the area. RMA is proud to serve the community and to contribute the independent school option to the area's education choices....

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School Overview:

 
Rocky Mount Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1968
County Nash County, NC
Student Body
Total Students 447 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color 7% 18%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 26 students
Kind - 28 students
Grade 1 - 26 students
Grade 2 - 22 students
Grade 3 - 21 students
Grade 4 - 26 students
Grade 5 - 35 students
Grade 6 - 33 students
Grade 7 - 31 students
Grade 8 - 40 students
Grade 9 - 49 students
Grade 10 - 31 students
Grade 11 - 44 students
Grade 12 - 35 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 55 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 42%
Average Class Size 13
Number of AP Courses 13
Average SAT score 1149
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(No uniforms but enforced dress code)
This School
(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes Please call for current tuition information. Tuition can be paid once a year, in three equal installments, or monthly.
% on Financial Aid 22%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,096
Acceptance Rate 80%
Head of School Thomas R. Stevens
Admissions Director Millie H. Walker
Admissions Associate NA
Sport
Total Sports Offered 11
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FootballGolf
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Volley Ball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 14
 
Extracurriculars
Academic MarshalsDrama Club
Environmental ClubFrench Club
Guitar ClubHonor Council
Key ClubMiddle School SGA
National Honor SocietyPing Pong Club
Spanish ClubStudent Life
Upper School SGAand numerous others.

School Notes:

  • Rocky Mount Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • In 2007, RMA Lower School and Middle School students scored in the top 25% on national standardized achievement testing
  • 74% of RMA 7th graders qualified to take the SAT through the Duke Univ. TIP program.
  • 87% of high schoolers take at least one Honors or AP course
  • RMA Class of 2008 SAT score (CR+M) was 1149 as compared to the national average of 1017,the state average of 1007, and the local average of 968.
  • 2008 graduates (29) received $401,500 in merit scholarships.
  • 88% of grade-eligible students play on at least one team a year
  • Opportunities for national and regional summer academic and leadership programs
  • Classroom education augmented by day and overnight field trips.
  • Profile last updated: 07/15/2009

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About This Zipcode (27803)
School Zip (27803)
(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,805 people 8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 25% 24%
Population Average Age 37 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $35,398 $43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 35 years old 31 years old
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Zipcode (27803)


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% Owning / % Renting 64% / 36% 65% / 35%

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