Best Schools in Richmond County, NC
Richmond County, NC has a total of 17 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 6,861 students attend Richmond County, NC schools. On average, schools in Richmond County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Richmond County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Richmond County, NC
Richmond County, NC has 6 high schools with 2,347 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Richmond County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Richmond County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Richmond Early College High
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 295 Students
2. Richmond Senior High
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1286 Students
3. Ashley Chapel Educational Center
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richmond County, NC
Richmond County, NC has 4 middle schools with 1,523 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Richmond County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Richmond County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ellerbe Middle
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
2. Hamlet Middle
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
3. Rockingham Middle
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
4. Cordova Middle
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richmond County, NC
Richmond County, NC has 7 elementary schools with 2,991 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Richmond County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Richmond County exceed expectations.
1. Fairview Heights Elementary
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
2. Mineral Springs Elementary
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
3. L J Bell Elementary
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
4. East Rockingham Elementary
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
5. Washington Street Elementary
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
6. West Rockingham Elementary
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
7. Monroe Avenue Elementary
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Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richmond County, NC has a total population of 42,946 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richmond County, 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 Richmond County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richmond County, 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 Richmond County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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