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 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,665 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 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
6,665 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
421 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Richmond County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
195 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
957 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
20%
# Black Students
2,366 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
36%
25%
# White Students
2,609 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
39%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
473 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
168
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
457
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
518
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
437
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
467
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
474
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
470
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
518
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
479
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
552
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
574
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
661
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
483
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
407
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,994 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,832 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,994
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,832
$11,655
Best Richmond County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
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.
Mineral Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1426 Green Lake Rd
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Hamilton Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Ellerbe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Ballard Street
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7925
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7925
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Richmond Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
838 Us 1 North
Rockingham, NC 28380
(910) 997-9812
Rockingham, NC 28380
(910) 997-9812
Grades: 10-12
| 1,286 students
Rank: #66.
L J Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
442 Hawthorne Ave
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9834
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9834
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
East Rockingham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
154 Chalk Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 557-0900
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 557-0900
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Rockingham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Wall Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9827
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #99.
Hamlet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Mcdonald Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7903
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7903
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #1010.
Monroe Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Monroe Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1111.
Cordova Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
194 Church St
Cordova, NC 28330
(910) 997-9839
Cordova, NC 28330
(910) 997-9839
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #1212.
West Rockingham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 285 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
566 E Washington St Ext
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9836
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9836
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1414.
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
377 Mizpah Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond 9th Grade Academy
Magnet School
804 County Home Rd
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Grades: 9
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond County Schools School District?
Richmond County Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,665 students.
What is the rank of Richmond County Schools School District?
Richmond County Schools School District is ranked #229 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
39% of Richmond County Schools School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Richmond County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,832 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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