Rockingham County
Welcome to
Rockingham County
Established in 1778, Rockingham County lies in the west-central edge of Virginia on the West Virginia border.The county is bounded by both the Allegheny Mountains on the west and the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east. The third largest county in Virginia, Rockingham contains 7 incorporated towns within 5 districts. Bridgewater, Dayton, and Mt. Crawford are included in the Ashby District. The towns of Elkton and Grottoes make up the Stonewall District. Lastly, Timberville and Broadway are located in the Plains District. The county seat, Harrisonburg is an independent city.
Demographics
- Population: 85,397
- Median House Income: $67,484
- Home Ownership Rate: 75.9%
Real Estate Taxes
- $0.68 per $100 assessed value
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updated 2023, www.census.gov
Rockingham County
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Schools in
Rockingham County
With an enrollment of just over 11,000 students, there are 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools for students to attend in Rockingham County. Additionally, students have access to a technical center and an alternative education center.
Elementary School
- Pleasant Valley Elementary School
- Mountain View Elementary School
- Peak View Elementary School
- Lacey Spring Elementary School
- Cub Run Elementary School
- Elkton Elementary School
- Fulks Run Elementary School
- Linville-Edom Elementary School
- McGaheysville Elementary School
- John C. Myers Elementary School
- Ottobine Elementary School
- Plains Elementary School
- River Bend Elementary School
- South River Elementary School
- John Wayland Elementary School
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