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Best Schools in Richlands, NC
Richlands, NC has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,371 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Richlands don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richlands, NC
The top high schools in Richlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richlands High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
2. Jones Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students
3. East Duplin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
4. Southwest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richlands, NC
The top middle schools in Richlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trexler Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
2. Southwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richlands, NC
The top elementary schools in Richlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Comfort Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
2. Richlands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 642 Students
3. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students
4. Meadow View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
5. Chinquapin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 532 Students
6. Clear View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richlands, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richlands, NC has a total population of 15,195 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richlands, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Richlands, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richlands, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richlands, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Richlands, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richlands, NC
How many schools are in Richlands, NC?
Richlands, NC has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,371 students in total.
How do schools in Richlands perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Richlands score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Richlands don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richlands?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Richlands
4 of 4 schools in Richlands carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Richlands. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.