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

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 295 Students

2. Richmond Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1286 Students

3. Ashley Chapel Educational Center

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students

2. Hamlet Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students

3. Rockingham Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students

4. Cordova Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students

2. Mineral Springs Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

3. L J Bell Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students

4. East Rockingham Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students

5. Washington Street Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students

6. West Rockingham Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students

7. Monroe Avenue Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

6,861

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

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

D-

33.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,282 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Richmond County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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