Richmond County Schools & Education
Richmond County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,903
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#84
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Richmond County
Measured School Summary
Richmond County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,903 per pupil, Richmond County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 30% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Richmond County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #84 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
4.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,903
$66 below the state average
School coverage
15
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Richmond County has 15 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Richmond County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Richmond County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#84
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Richmond County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
6,678 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Richmond County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 15 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Richmond County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Richmond County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Fifteen Public Schools Serving Richmond County
Richmond County operates a consolidated system of 15 public schools with a total enrollment of 6,678 students. The landscape includes seven elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools, including a dedicated 9th Grade Academy. All schools are managed by a single unified district.
The Richmond County Unified School District
Richmond County Schools serves as the sole provider of public education for all 6,678 students in the area. There are no charter schools currently operating in the county, ensuring all resources are concentrated within the local district. The district also operates one alternative school to support diverse student needs.
A Balanced Mix of Town and Rural Settings
The school locale is evenly split, with eight schools in town settings and seven in rural areas. Schools maintain an average size of 445 students, providing a mid-sized feel. Richmond Senior High is the central student hub with ,1286 pupils, while local elementary schools like East Rockingham serve about 500 students each.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Richmond County
Reported Enrollment
6,678
15 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Richmond County
15 Public Schools in Richmond County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Profile | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28380Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | High | 1,286 |
| Rockingham Middle | Record | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 616 |
| East Rockingham Elementary | Record | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 514 |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Record | Richmond County Schools | Hamlet, 28345Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 504 |
| Richmond 9th Grade Academy | Record | Richmond County Schools | Hamlet, 28345Rural: Fringe | 9 | Other | 491 |
| L J Bell Elementary | Record | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 476 |
| Washington Street Elementary | Record | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 434 |
| Hamlet Middle | Record | Richmond County Schools | Hamlet, 28345Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 425 |
| Monroe Avenue Elementary | Record | Richmond County Schools | Hamlet, 28345Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 407 |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Record | Richmond County Schools | Ellerbe, 28338Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 371 |
| Richmond Early College High | Record | Richmond County Schools | Hamlet, 28345Town: Distant | 9–UG | High | 295 |
| West Rockingham Elementary | Record | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 285 |
| Cordova Middle | Record | Richmond County Schools | Cordova, 28330Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 270 |
| Ellerbe Middle | Record | Richmond County Schools | Ellerbe, 28338Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 212 |
| Ashley Chapel Educational Center | Record | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Alternative | 92 |
Richmond Senior High
Richmond County Schools
Rockingham, 28380 / Rural: Fringe
Rockingham Middle
Richmond County Schools
Rockingham, 28379 / Town: Distant
East Rockingham Elementary
Richmond County Schools
Rockingham, 28379 / Town: Distant
Fairview Heights Elementary
Richmond County Schools
Hamlet, 28345 / Town: Distant
Richmond 9th Grade Academy
Richmond County Schools
Hamlet, 28345 / Rural: Fringe
L J Bell Elementary
Richmond County Schools
Rockingham, 28379 / Town: Distant
Washington Street Elementary
Richmond County Schools
Rockingham, 28379 / Rural: Fringe
Monroe Avenue Elementary
Richmond County Schools
Hamlet, 28345 / Town: Distant
Mineral Springs Elementary
Richmond County Schools
Ellerbe, 28338 / Rural: Distant
Richmond Early College High
Richmond County Schools
Hamlet, 28345 / Town: Distant
West Rockingham Elementary
Richmond County Schools
Rockingham, 28379 / Rural: Fringe
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Richmond County Schools
Rockingham, 28379 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,903
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Richmond County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Richmond County, North Carolina?
Richmond County operates a consolidated system of 15 public schools with a total enrollment of 6,678 students. The landscape includes seven elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools, including a dedicated 9th Grade Academy. All schools are managed by a single unified district.
What are the major school districts in Richmond County, North Carolina?
Richmond County Schools serves as the sole provider of public education for all 6,678 students in the area. There are no charter schools currently operating in the county, ensuring all resources are concentrated within the local district. The district also operates one alternative school to support diverse student needs.
What is the school experience like in Richmond County?
The school locale is evenly split, with eight schools in town settings and seven in rural areas. Schools maintain an average size of 445 students, providing a mid-sized feel. Richmond Senior High is the central student hub with ,1286 pupils, while local elementary schools like East Rockingham serve about 500 students each.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.