Richmond Senior High

Summary:

Richmond Senior High is a public high school located in Rockingham, North Carolina, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 1,286 students. The school is part of the Richmond County Schools district, which is ranked 172 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Richmond Senior High has a diverse student population, with 37.87% White, 36.86% African American, and 15.79% Hispanic students. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a ranking between 443 and 555 out of 626-640 schools in the past few years. The school's performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams is also below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.3% to 48.5% across different subjects and years. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students performing in the bottom 10-20% of North Carolina high schools, while Native American and Gifted and Talented students perform better.

Richmond Senior High's high percentage of students (over 96%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, as well as its relatively low per-student spending of $10,456, may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by the school. When compared to other schools in the same district, such as Ashley Chapel Educational Center and Richmond Early College High, Richmond Senior High performs significantly worse on academic measures. However, it outperforms the nearby Scotland High School and Shaw Academy, which are in a different school district, Scotland County Schools.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 838 US 1 North
       Rockingham, NC  28379


(910) 997-9812

District: Richmond County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
555th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,456 Help


Feeder schools for Richmond Senior High:

Elementary:    East Rockingham Elementary
    Fairview Heights Elementary
    L J Bell Elementary
    Mineral Springs Elementary
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Middle:    Cordova Middle
    Ellerbe Middle
    Hamlet Middle
    Rockingham Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,286

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.9%
African American:
36.9%
Hispanic:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richmond Senior High ranks worse than 86.7% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Richmond County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Richmond Senior High has the largest high school student body size in the Richmond County Schools District. Student population at Richmond Senior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.9%), African American (36.9%), Hispanic (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Richmond County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond Senior High is 15.7. 1 high schools in the Richmond County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond Senior High is $10,456. 1 high schools in the Richmond County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richmond Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Senior High 555th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Richmond Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Richmond County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County Schools 172nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richmond Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.74 348th 431 19.3%
2007 28.68 351st 453 22.5%
2008 45.65 282nd 477 40.9%
2009 53.12 230th 490 53.1%
2010 55.00 238th 499 52.3%
2011 49.70 290th 506 42.7%
2012 35.87 340th 502 32.3%
2013 22.26 366th 505 27.5%
2014 10.39 405th 451 10.2%
2015 18.76 408th 531 23.2%
2016 20.29 381st 507 24.9%
2017 31.93 303rd 476 36.3%
2018 30.09 318th 469 32.2%
2019 35.62 312th 514 39.3%
2021 17.87 491st 594 17.3%
2022 22.17 483rd 621 22.2%
2023 28.53 443rd 626 29.2%
2024 14.38 555th 640 13.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.49 122nd 185 34.1%
2019 24.62 161st 195 17.4%
2021 13.45 186th 199 6.5%
2022 8.06 222nd 226 1.8%
2023 25.23 197th 249 20.9%
2024 26.48 211th 261 19.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.78 6th 147 95.9%
2019 31.90 130th 173 24.9%
2021 24.98 107th 124 13.7%
2022 20.88 150th 156 3.8%
2023 36.51 122nd 226 46.0%
2024 35.14 168th 262 35.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.95 331st 349 5.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.95 286th 424 32.5%
2019 41.28 206th 446 53.8%
2021 25.74 310th 432 28.2%
2022 24.67 431st 544 20.8%
2023 28.59 427th 597 28.5%
2024 16.43 549th 613 10.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.64 45th 47 4.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.42 313th 449 30.3%
2019 30.16 337th 475 29.1%
2021 17.45 389th 475 18.1%
2022 27.54 435th 594 26.8%
2023 21.10 481st 588 18.2%
2024 7.99 580th 602 3.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.02 98th 364 73.1%
2021 24.33 280th 334 16.2%
2022 23.38 272nd 330 17.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.35 250th 325 23.1%
2021 37.55 249th 337 26.1%
2022 38.18 313th 398 21.4%
2023 58.11 195th 403 51.6%
2024 36.01 324th 403 19.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.72 363rd 463 21.6%
2019 35.37 292nd 488 40.2%
2021 15.16 417th 481 13.3%
2022 15.58 515th 585 12.0%
2023 32.66 400th 602 33.6%
2024 19.04 501st 607 17.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.91 273rd 359 24.0%
2019 34.97 217th 369 41.2%
2021 27.69 255th 364 29.9%
2022 26.40 333rd 430 22.6%
2023 32.05 279th 434 35.7%
2024 14.38 422nd 437 3.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.53 140th 340 58.8%
2019 38.97 190th 354 46.3%
2021 14.15 355th 370 4.1%
2022 14.00 412th 436 5.5%
2023 32.30 298th 449 33.6%
2024 18.46 406th 454 10.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.49 8th 16 50.0%
2019 49.26 8th 17 52.9%
2021 33.66 11th 13 15.4%
2023 43.39 10th 16 37.5%
2024 33.24 11th 15 26.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for White students at Richmond Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.12 332nd 427 22.2%
2019 36.31 275th 444 38.1%
2021 15.50 388th 439 11.6%
2022 28.71 398th 534 25.5%
2023 31.58 389th 537 27.6%
2024 12.07 508th 553 8.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Richmond Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1152 686 12 2 17 n/a n/a 0 1869
1989 1068 687 11 1 12 n/a n/a 15 1794
1990 1020 693 13 0 13 n/a n/a -1 1738
1991 975 680 15 1 20 n/a n/a 0 1691
1992 953 656 18 0 31 n/a n/a 0 1658
1993 906 616 13 4 34 n/a n/a 0 1573
1994 852 651 15 5 32 n/a n/a 0 1555
1995 828 670 12 9 15 n/a n/a 0 1534
1996 828 670 12 9 15 n/a n/a 0 1534
1997 796 625 16 9 17 n/a n/a 0 1463
1998 771 640 13 7 18 n/a n/a 0 1449
1999 777 662 17 10 18 n/a n/a 0 1484
2000 762 634 19 20 19 n/a n/a 0 1454
2001 819 658 25 24 11 n/a n/a 0 1537
2002 880 584 23 37 17 n/a n/a 0 1541
2003 880 584 23 37 17 n/a n/a 0 1541
2004 844 598 18 30 28 n/a n/a 0 1518
2005 821 640 17 31 39 n/a n/a 0 1548
2006 820 686 13 51 49 n/a n/a 0 1619
2007 754 697 18 51 46 n/a n/a 14 1580
2008 694 675 18 65 70 n/a n/a 15 1537
2009 667 652 16 63 72 n/a n/a 0 1470
2010 663 636 21 67 76 n/a n/a 0 1463
2011 649 577 17 85 59 2 19 0 1408
2012 641 560 20 85 59 1 22 0 1388
2013 649 560 14 93 60 0 26 0 1402
2014 649 571 16 98 68 0 25 0 1427
2015 635 599 16 98 65 1 22 0 1436
2016 606 593 18 102 67 0 30 0 1416
2017 605 559 11 111 52 0 43 0 1381
2018 634 532 7 120 53 0 55 0 1401
2019 645 473 8 121 46 0 50 0 1343
2020 619 485 10 143 41 0 62 0 1360
2021 549 454 8 166 38 1 56 0 1272
2022 525 514 6 172 36 1 74 0 1328
2023 487 474 10 203 32 2 78 0 1286

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richmond Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1869 114.0 16.3 17.3
1989 1794 114.0 15.7 31.4
1990 1738 114.0 15.2 23.9
1991 1691 114.0 14.8 24.6
1992 1658 101.0 16.4 15.7
1993 1573 96.0 16.4 23.5
1994 1555 95.0 16.4 24.8
1995 1534 95.0 16.1 18
1996 1534 95.0 16.1 18
1997 1463 95.0 15.4 21.5
1998 1449 98.0 14.8 21.4
1999 1484 98.0 15.1 33.4
2000 1454 98.0 14.8 36
2001 1537 98.0 15.7 34.8
2002 1541 98.0 15.7 0
2003 1541 98.0 15.7 0
2004 1518 98.0 15.5 40.4
2005 1548 98.0 15.8 53
2006 1619 98.0 16.5 59.6
2007 1580 97.4 16.2 49.4
2008 1537 101.9 15.1 52.1
2009 1470 100.7 14.6 52.9
2010 1463 90.7 16.1 52.2
2011 1408 86.2 16.3 56.1
2012 1388 85.6 16.1 58.9
2013 1402 87.2 16.0 62.1
2014 1427 83.3 17.1 64.8
2015 1436 84.0 17.0 62
2016 1416 81.0 17.4 63.8
2017 1381 79.1 17.4 97.1
2018 1401 78.4 17.8 98
2019 1343 77.9 17.2 99.8
2020 1360 78.3 17.3 98.5
2021 1272 79.5 15.9 99.8
2022 1328 80.2 16.5 96.1
2023 1286 81.8 15.7 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richmond Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1869 114.0 16.3 17.3
1989 1794 114.0 15.7 31.4
1990 1738 114.0 15.2 23.9
1991 1691 114.0 14.8 24.6
1992 1658 101.0 16.4 15.7
1993 1573 96.0 16.4 23.5
1994 1555 95.0 16.4 24.8
1995 1534 95.0 16.1 18
1996 1534 95.0 16.1 18
1997 1463 95.0 15.4 21.5
1998 1449 98.0 14.8 21.4
1999 1484 98.0 15.1 33.4
2000 1454 98.0 14.8 36
2001 1537 98.0 15.7 34.8
2002 1541 98.0 15.7 0
2003 1541 98.0 15.7 0
2004 1518 98.0 15.5 40.4
2005 1548 98.0 15.8 53
2006 1619 98.0 16.5 59.6
2007 1580 97.4 16.2 49.4
2008 1537 101.9 15.1 52.1
2009 1470 100.7 14.6 52.9
2010 1463 90.7 16.1 52.2
2011 1408 86.2 16.3 56.1
2012 1388 85.6 16.1 58.9
2013 1402 87.2 16.0 62.1
2014 1427 83.3 17.1 64.8
2015 1436 84.0 17.0 62
2016 1416 81.0 17.4 63.8
2017 1381 79.1 17.4 97.1
2018 1401 78.4 17.8 98
2019 1343 77.9 17.2 99.8
2020 1360 78.3 17.3 98.5
2021 1272 79.5 15.9 99.8
2022 1328 80.2 16.5 96.1
2023 1286 81.8 15.7 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richmond Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,519 (14.5%) $8,936 (85.5%) $10,456

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 312th of 514 High schoolsRanks 443rd of 626 High schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Richmond Senior High)61.148.5
 12.6%
   End of Course Biology (Richmond County Schools)64.251.9
 12.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Richmond Senior High)4338.1
 4.9%
   End of Course English II (Richmond County Schools)47.346.6
 0.7%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math III (Richmond Senior High)33.343.7
 10.4%
   End of Course Math III (Richmond County Schools)3950.7
 11.7%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13431286
 4.2%
African American473474
 0.2%
American Indian4632
 30.4%
Asian810
 25%
Hispanic121203
 67.8%
Pacific Islander02
White645487
 24.5%
Two or More Races5078
 56%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%99.3%
 0.5%


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Students at Richmond Senior High are 38% White, 37% African American, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Richmond Senior High ranks in the bottom 13.3% of North Carolina high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,286 students attended Richmond Senior High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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