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Rocky Mount Academy

1313 Avondale Ave Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Tel: (252) 443-4126

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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
Rocky Mount Academy Photo #1 - RMA seniors historically have the highest SAT scores among local public and private schools. They are accepted into some of the best colleges and universities in the nation each year. Since the first graduating class, almost 100% of graduates have attended college.
Rocky Mount Academy Photo #2 - Our youngest students start at four years old in our PK program. We already have college on our minds as we design the curriculum in our youngest grades. We know where they need to be as seniors to achieve their college dreams, and that vision determines the accelerated path that our youngest students start on at RMA.
Rocky Mount Academy Photo #3 - RMA students are required to give back to the community during their high school years. These students cleaned up yards in the vicinity of RMA after Hurricane Irene.
Rocky Mount Academy Photo #4 - Interscholastic sports are a big part of the RMA Experience. About 88% of our 7th-12th graders play on at least one sports team each year. RMA is a member of the NC Independent School Athletic Association.
Rocky Mount Academy Photo #5 - The courtyard is a great place for independent study or hanging out with friends at allowed times.
Rocky Mount Academy Photo #6 - RMA students live life on the EDGE. That's our technology initiative of Educating the Digital Generation in Education. Every 6th-12th is issued a laptop/tablet for school and home use that does not replace teachers or textbooks. Every Lower School classroom has four desktop computer stations and four iPads with educational apps on them, and all classrooms have interactive data projectors.
Rocky Mount Academy Photo #7 - RMA has a wonderful music department, with many opportunities to discover and use your talents. Music is taught from day one at RMA, and, in high school, there are electives such as a music performance class for students who perform instruments. They are showcased many times during the year. There are equal opportunities for vocalists through choruses.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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

School Rankings

Rocky Mount Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body
AP Courses
Most AP courses offered
Sports offered
Most sports offered
Extra-curric.
Most extracurriculars offered
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeRocky Mount Academy
Pre-K27
Kind21
130
224
333
430
526
642
739
829
929
1034
1146
1238
Ungraded9
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Year Founded
1968
School Motto
Prepare students for the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities they will encounter in college and life.

Student Body

Total Students
457 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
Average Class Size
13 students
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No uniforms but enforced dress code
Number of AP Courses
16 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Art HistoryCalculus AB
ChemistryEconomics
English LiteratureEnvironmental Science
Government & PoliticsModern European History
PsychologyStatistics
US History
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

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.: 82%
Admissions Director
Tom Maze
Admissions Associate
Lisa Stone
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic MarshalsAccelerated Reader
Chess ClubChorus
Drama ClubEnvironmental Club
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFilm Club
French ClubGuitar Club
Honor CouncilKey Club
Longboarding ClubMiddle School SGA
National Honor SocietyOdyssey of the Mind
Pep ClubPing Pong Club
Science OlympiadSpanish Club
Stock Market ClubUkulele Club
Upper School SGA

School Notes

  • 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.
  • Find us on , instagram (rockymountacademy), and .
  • 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
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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 82%.
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 AP courses offered, 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

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Event
Date
Weather Make-up Day - School Closed for Students - LS/MS Parent-Teacher Conference Day
September 28, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break - School Closed
October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
Fall Break - School Closed
October 16, 2026 (Friday)
9:00am Veteran's Day Celebration Parade (School Open) and Buddy Event
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
School Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday, ASE Closed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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