Richmond 9th Grade Academy

804 County Home Rd
Hamlet, NC 28345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Richmond 9th Grade Academy serves 488 students in grades 9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richmond 9th Grade Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Richmond 9th Grade Academy's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
488 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Richmond 9th Grade Academy is 0.70, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
21%
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Black
38%
25%
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White
36%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Richmond 9th Grade Academy 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
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Richmond 9th Grade Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Richmond 9th Grade Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Richmond 9th Grade Academy and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richmond 9th Grade Academy 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 (15-16)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richmond 9th Grade Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
The graduation rate of Richmond 9th Grade Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
488 students attend Richmond 9th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Richmond 9th Grade Academy students are Black, 36% of students are White, 15% 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 9th Grade Academy?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Richmond 9th Grade Academy offer ?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Richmond 9th Grade Academy part of?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy is part of Richmond County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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