Richmond County Public Schools
Richmond County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
15
public schools
Total Enrollment
6,678
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Richmond County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Richmond County has one district entry in this county file: Richmond County Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Rockingham has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
Richmond County Schools
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 | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 616 |
| East Rockingham Elementary | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 514 |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Hamlet, 28345Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 504 |
| Richmond 9th Grade Academy | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Hamlet, 28345Rural: Fringe | 9 | Other | 491 |
| L J Bell Elementary | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 476 |
| Washington Street Elementary | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 434 |
| Hamlet Middle | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Hamlet, 28345Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 425 |
| Monroe Avenue Elementary | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Hamlet, 28345Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 407 |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Ellerbe, 28338Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 371 |
| Richmond Early College High | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Hamlet, 28345Town: Distant | 9–UG | High | 295 |
| West Rockingham Elementary | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Rockingham, 28379Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 285 |
| Cordova Middle | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Cordova, 28330Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 270 |
| Ellerbe Middle | Listed only | Richmond County Schools | Ellerbe, 28338Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 212 |
| Ashley Chapel Educational Center | Listed only | 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
Hamlet Middle
Richmond County Schools
Hamlet, 28345 / Town: Distant
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
Cordova Middle
Richmond County Schools
Cordova, 28330 / Town: Distant
Ellerbe Middle
Richmond County Schools
Ellerbe, 28338 / Rural: Distant
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Richmond County Schools
Rockingham, 28379 / Rural: Fringe
Richmond County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Richmond County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Richmond County public school directory?
The directory lists 15 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Richmond County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Richmond County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Richmond County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Richmond County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
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.