Best Schools in Richmond County, NC
Richmond County, NC has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,432 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Richmond County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richmond County, NC
The top high schools in Richmond County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richmond Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 295 Students
2. Anson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
3. Richmond Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1286 Students
4. Ashley Chapel Educational Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richmond County, NC
The top middle schools in Richmond County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlet Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
2. Ellerbe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
3. Rockingham Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
4. Cordova Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
5. Anson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 701 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richmond County, NC
The top elementary schools in Richmond County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
2. Mineral Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
3. L J Bell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
4. Lilesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 215 Students
5. East Rockingham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
6. Washington Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
7. Monroe Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
8. West Rockingham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 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.
Questions About Schools in Richmond County, NC
How many schools are in Richmond County, NC?
Richmond County, NC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,432 students in total.
How do schools in Richmond County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Richmond County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Richmond County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richmond County?
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: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Richmond County
4 places in Richmond County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Rockingham (7)
- Hamlet (5)
- Ellerbe (2)
- Cordova (1)
School districts (1)
- Richmond County Schools (15 schools)