Richmond Early College High

Summary:

Richmond Early College High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Hamlet, North Carolina, with a diverse student population of 295. As part of the Richmond County Schools district, this exceptional school consistently outperforms its peers, ranking among the top 4% of high schools in the state.

Richmond Early College High's academic excellence is evident across key metrics. The school boasts proficiency rates above 90% in core subjects, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. It has been ranked 5th out of 613 high schools in North Carolina for low socioeconomic status students, and its performance for African American and Hispanic students is particularly strong, ranking 2nd and 26th out of 437 and 454 high schools, respectively. As an early college high school, Richmond Early College High also provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits, preparing them for success beyond high school.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Shaw Academy, Scotland High School, and Richmond Senior High, Richmond Early College High stands out as an exceptional institution, delivering outstanding academic outcomes and college readiness for its diverse student population. The school's success offers valuable insights and potential for replication in other educational contexts, particularly for schools serving high-need communities within the Scotland County Schools and Richmond County Schools districts.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1042 W Hamlet Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345

(910) 410-1922

District: Richmond County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,338

Feeder schools for Richmond Early College High:

Elementary:	East Rockingham Elementary
	Fairview Heights Elementary
	L J Bell Elementary
	Mineral Springs Elementary
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	Monroe Avenue Elementary
	Washington Street Elementary
	West Rockingham Elementary
Middle:	Cordova Middle
	Ellerbe Middle
	Hamlet Middle
	Rockingham Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 26.6

Number of students: 290

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.3%

Hispanic:

20.7%

African American:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richmond Early College High ranks better than 95.9% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Richmond County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Richmond Early College High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.3%), Hispanic (20.7%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond Early College High is 26.6, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Richmond County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Richmond Early College High employs 10.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond Early College High is $6,338, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Richmond County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richmond Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Early College High 26^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Richmond Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Richmond County Schools:

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

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Rank History for Richmond Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Richmond Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	88.28	79^th	594	86.7%
2022	95.62	21^st	621	96.6%
2023	95.85	14^th	626	97.8%
2024	95.26	26^th	640	95.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	98.64	21^st	544	96.1%
2023	98.07	11^th	597	98.2%
2024	97.48	22^nd	613	96.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Richmond Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	94.63	18^th	594	97.0%
2023	95.12	13^th	588	97.8%
2024	94.79	20^th	602	96.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Richmond Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	82.52	24^th	398	94.0%
2023	81.07	46^th	403	88.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Richmond Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	97.10	12^th	585	97.9%
2023	95.92	26^th	602	95.7%
2024	93.04	59^th	607	90.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Richmond Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	99.13	12^th	430	97.2%
2023	99.24	6^th	434	98.6%
2024	99.33	2^nd	437	99.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richmond Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	98.62	8^th	436	98.2%
2023	98.28	14^th	449	96.9%
2024	96.78	26^th	454	94.3%

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Rank History for White students at Richmond Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	93.31	30^th	534	94.4%
2023	91.61	42^nd	537	92.2%
2024	90.42	52^nd	553	90.6%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Richmond Early College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	30	10	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	2	47
2009	55	22	2	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	88
2010	72	29	2	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	112
2011	92	28	3	5	4	0	9	0	141
2012	94	24	3	7	8	0	6	0	142
2013	106	25	2	10	10	0	2	0	155
2014	110	31	1	14	12	0	3	0	171
2015	131	43	2	19	16	0	3	0	214
2016	142	53	3	30	14	0	7	0	249
2017	144	64	5	38	12	0	8	0	271
2018	141	60	6	46	14	1	8	0	276
2019	138	59	10	53	10	1	10	0	281
2020	136	57	10	58	11	1	9	0	282
2021	140	50	8	60	11	1	14	0	284
2022	153	47	5	66	9	0	12	0	292
2023	161	46	4	63	7	0	14	0	295
2024	169	38	3	60	6	1	13	0	290

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 Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	47	4.0	11.8	n/a
2009	88	6.0	14.7	58
2010	112	6.0	18.6	58.9
2011	141	6.5	21.6	54.6
2012	142	8.0	17.7	59.2
2013	155	8.0	19.3	67.1
2014	171	8.0	21.3	65.5
2015	214	10.0	21.4	52.3
2016	249	10.0	24.9	60.6
2017	271	9.5	28.5	95.9
2018	276	9.5	29.0	97.1
2019	281	9.2	30.4	98.6
2020	282	9.5	29.6	98.9
2021	284	9.5	29.8	98.9
2022	292	10.8	26.8	99
2023	295	11.0	26.8	99
2024	290	10.9	26.6	99

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 Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	47	4.0	11.8	n/a
2009	88	6.0	14.7	58
2010	112	6.0	18.6	58.9
2011	141	6.5	21.6	54.6
2012	142	8.0	17.7	59.2
2013	155	8.0	19.3	67.1
2014	171	8.0	21.3	65.5
2015	214	10.0	21.4	52.3
2016	249	10.0	24.9	60.6
2017	271	9.5	28.5	95.9
2018	276	9.5	29.0	97.1
2019	281	9.2	30.4	98.6
2020	282	9.5	29.6	98.9
2021	284	9.5	29.8	98.9
2022	292	10.8	26.8	99
2023	295	11.0	26.8	99
2024	290	10.9	26.6	99

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richmond Early College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$528 (8.3%)	$5,810 (91.7%)	$6,338

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond Early College High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Richmond Early College High)	100	98.8	1.2%
End of Course English II (Richmond County Schools)	47.3	46.6	0.7%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Richmond Early College High)	100	100
End of Course Math I (Richmond County Schools)	46.9	48.5	1.6%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Richmond Early College High)	91.3	98.6	7.3%
End of Course Math III (Richmond County Schools)	39	50.7	11.7%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	295	5%
African American	59	46	22%
American Indian	10	7	30%
Asian	10	4	60%
Hispanic	53	63	18.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	138	161	16.7%
Two or More Races	10	14	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.6%	99%	0.4%

Schools Near Richmond Early College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richmond Early College High	Public	9-12	1042 W Hamlet Ave	Hamlet	28345	Richmond County	Richmond County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 410-1922	290	11	26.6	99.0%	169 (58.3%)	38 (13.1%)	60 (20.7%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	95.3	26^th of 640 public high schools	95.9%		95.9	14^th of 626 public high schools	97.8%	12	98.5	94.4	96.9	95.5		$6,338	$528	$5,810
Richmond Senior High	Public	10-12	838 US 1 North	Rockingham	28379	Richmond County	Richmond County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 997-9812	1,358	77	17.5	99.8%	529 (39.0%)	491 (36.2%)	218 (16.1%)	13 (1.0%)	32 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	72 (5.3%)	14.4	555^th of 640 public high schools	13.3%		28.5	443^rd of 626 public high schools	29.2%	112	36.2	35.4	14.3	27.2		$10,456	$1,519	$8,936
Ashley Chapel Educational Center	Public	6-12	377 Mizpah Road	Rockingham	28379	Richmond County	Richmond County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 997-9800	93	7	13.8	96.8%	24 (25.8%)	49 (52.7%)	7 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.8%)	1.7	635^th of 640 public high schools	0.8%		1.8	625^th of 626 public high schools	0.2%	10		13.8		8.7		$31,523	$4,238	$27,285
Scotland High School	Public	9-12	1000 West Church St	Laurinburg	28352	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 276-7370	1,361	67	20.1	99.6%	349 (25.6%)	669 (49.2%)	49 (3.6%)	8 (0.6%)	207 (15.2%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (5.7%)	12.9	568^th of 640 public high schools	11.3%		16.8	532^nd of 626 public high schools	15.0%	36	34.7	39.2	8.6	24.6		$11,796	$1,003	$10,793
Scotland Early College High	Public	9-12	615 W. Covington Street	Laurinburg	28352	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 277-4336	238	10	23.3	98.7%	112 (47.1%)	62 (26.1%)	10 (4.2%)	9 (3.8%)	31 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	95.4	25^th of 640 public high schools	96.1%		83	114^th of 626 public high schools	81.8%	89	94.7	98.4	100.0	94.4		$10,574	$1,020	$9,554
Shaw Academy	Public	6-12	18700 Old Wire Road	Laurinburg	28352	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 276-0611	120	8	16.0	97.5%	14 (11.7%)	81 (67.5%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.7%)								(n/a)					5.9	$39,039	$1,552	$37,486

Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Early College High

What schools feed into Richmond Early College High?

Richmond Early College High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Rockingham Elementary
Elementary : Fairview Heights Elementary
Elementary : L J Bell Elementary
Elementary : Mineral Springs Elementary
Elementary : Monroe Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Washington Street Elementary
Elementary : West Rockingham Elementary
Middle : Cordova Middle
Middle : Ellerbe Middle
Middle : Hamlet Middle
Middle : Rockingham Middle

What district is Richmond Early College High in?

Richmond County Schools

How many students attend Richmond Early College High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended Richmond Early College High.

What is the racial makeup of Richmond Early College High?

Students at Richmond Early College High are 58% White, 21% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Is Richmond Early College High a good school?

Yes! Richmond Early College High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 26^th of 640 North Carolina high schools.

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