Serving 1,286 students in grades 10-12, Richmond Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richmond Senior High School's student population of 1,286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richmond Senior High 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 Richmond Senior High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1400 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
37%
25%
White
38%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Senior High School's ranking?
Richmond Senior High School is ranked #1400 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Richmond Senior High School often compared to?
Richmond Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashley Chapel Educational Center, Richmond Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Richmond Senior High School is 79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Richmond Senior High School?
1,286 students attend Richmond Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Richmond Senior High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Senior High School?
Richmond Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Richmond Senior High School offer ?
Richmond Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Richmond Senior High School part of?
Richmond Senior High School is part of Richmond County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
"I have been a student at Richmond Senior High for the past two years and I am about to finish my last year. This school has helped me, but most of all the wonderful staff have been the highlight of my past years at Richmond. I am a Junior ROTC cadet, I am on the Rifle team as well as the S-1 for my senior year. The great teachers and advisors in Richmond have helped mold me into becoming a better leader and to prepare me for my future. I believe that all thing are possible and I owe that to the educators at richmond Senior High School. I had a chance and I was not put in the shadows I was helped and given a responsiblity that made me feel important and thats what every student in America wants. So thank you for allowing me to have the oppertunity of a liftime in being a Richmond Raider!"
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