Heritage Elementary School

7444 Richlands Highway
Richlands, NC 28574
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary 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 is 50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
541 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Heritage Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1442 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Heritage Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Heritage Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Heritage Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Heritage Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #1442 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carolina Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
541 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Onslow County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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