Rocky Mount Academy is a co-ed college preparatory day school for grades PK-12.
It is the only non-sectarian independent school in the area and attracts students from several surrounding counties and communities.
For 45 years, RMA has provided a nurturing community where an emphasis on academics, character, and community has prepared 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Rocky Mount Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1968
Student Body
Total Students
457 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP Courses
16 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Art History, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Economics, English Literature, Environmental Science, Government & Politics, Modern European History, Psychology, Statistics, US History
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No uniforms but enforced dress code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,252
Acceptance Rate
94%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Tom Maze
Admissions Associate
Lisa Stone
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic Marshals, Accelerated Reader, Chess Club, Chorus, Drama Club, Environmental Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, French Club, Guitar Club, Honor Council, Key Club, Longboarding Club, Middle School SGA, National Honor Society, Odyssey of the Mind, Pep Club, Ping Pong Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Stock Market Club, Ukulele Club, Upper School SGA
School Notes
- Rocky Mount Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Every classroom at RMA is equipped with an interactive data projector which provides teachers with an additional teaching tool. Each teacher has a Microsoft Surface that interacts with the projector. Each Lower School classroom has state of the art computer workstations and iPads, both loaded with education apps. Every student in grades 6-12 is provided a Microsoft Surface for school and home use. Crome books available for use in class for 1st-5th grades.
- RMA Pre-K is considered the most academic program in the area, withlanguage arts and math curicula in addtion to the special classes in PE, Music, Library, Guidance, and Technology, and learning through play centers.
- 92% of high schoolers take at least one Honors or AP course.
- Twenty four of the Class of 2013 graduates (31 of 31) received $2.787 million in merit scholarships. RMA had the only Morehead-Cain Scholar (UNC-CH), the only Johnson Scholar (Washington and Lee University) and the only National Achievement Scholar in the area. Also, the only Alvey Scholar (University of Mary Washington) in the US for 2013 was from RMA.
- 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 dayfield trips. Overnight class trips that tie into curriculum begin in 5th grade.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rocky Mount Academy often compared to?
Rocky Mount Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Faith Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Rocky Mount Academy?
The acceptance rate of Rocky Mount Academy is 94%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What sports does Rocky Mount Academy offer?
Rocky Mount Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Marksmanship, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. Rocky Mount Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.
What is Rocky Mount Academy's ranking?
Rocky Mount Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Rocky Mount Academy?
The application deadline for Rocky Mount Academy is Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Calendar
View the Rocky Mount Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
School Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday, ASE Closed
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday, ASE Closed
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
School Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday, ASE Closed
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
School Closed in Observance of Christmas and New Years Holiday, ASE Closed
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
School Closed in Observance of Christmas and New Years Holiday, ASE Closed
December 21, 2024 (Saturday)
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