Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Richmond County Transitional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
40%
25%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% NC state average).
How many students attend Richmond County Transitional High School?
69 students attend Richmond County Transitional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Richmond County Transitional High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond County Transitional High School?
Richmond County Transitional High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richmond County Transitional High School offer ?
Richmond County Transitional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richmond County Transitional High School part of?
Richmond County Transitional High School is part of Richmond County Schools School District.
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