Top Rankings
Richmond County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,800 students in Richmond County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Richmond County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
6,800 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
436 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Richmond County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Graduation Rate
83%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
201 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
924 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
20%
# Black Students
2,453 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
36%
25%
# White Students
2,726 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
40%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
433 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
498
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
427
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
473
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
465
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
474
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
506
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
496
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
558
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
558
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
635
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
628
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
469
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
454
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,756 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,597 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,756
$11,354
Spending / Student
$11,597
$11,785
Best Richmond County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1042 W Hamlet Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Grades: 9-13
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Richmond Senior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
838 Us 1 North
Rockingham, NC 28380
(910) 997-9812
Rockingham, NC 28380
(910) 997-9812
Grades: 10-12
| 1,328 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 Hamilton Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Mineral Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1426 Green Lake Rd
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Ellerbe Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Ballard Street
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7925
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7925
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
L J Bell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
442 Hawthorne Ave
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9834
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9834
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
566 E Washington St Ext
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9836
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9836
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #88.
East Rockingham Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
154 Chalk Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 557-0900
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 557-0900
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #99.
Rockingham Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Wall Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamlet Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Mcdonald Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7903
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7903
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1111.
Cordova Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
194 Church St
Cordova, NC 28330
(910) 997-9839
Cordova, NC 28330
(910) 997-9839
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #1212.
Monroe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Monroe Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1313.
West Rockingham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
271 W Us 74 Hwy
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9802
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9802
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1414.
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
377 Mizpah Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
804 County Home Rd
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Grades: 9
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond County Schools School District?
Richmond County Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,800 students.
What is the rank of Richmond County Schools School District?
Richmond County Schools School District is ranked #233 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County Schools School District?
40% of Richmond County Schools School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond County Schools School District?
Richmond County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Richmond County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,597 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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