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:
26th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,338 Help


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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Middle:    Cordova Middle
    Ellerbe Middle
    Hamlet Middle
    Rockingham Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  26.8 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.6%
Hispanic:
21.4%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richmond Early College High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.6%), Hispanic (21.4%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond Early College High is 26.8, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Richmond County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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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 26th 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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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 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.28 79th 594 86.7%
2022 95.62 21st 621 96.6%
2023 95.85 14th 626 97.8%
2024 95.26 26th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.64 21st 544 96.1%
2023 98.07 11th 597 98.2%
2024 97.48 22nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.63 18th 594 97.0%
2023 95.12 13th 588 97.8%
2024 94.79 20th 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 24th 398 94.0%
2023 81.07 46th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.10 12th 585 97.9%
2023 95.92 26th 602 95.7%
2024 93.04 59th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.13 12th 430 97.2%
2023 99.24 6th 434 98.6%
2024 99.33 2nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.62 8th 436 98.2%
2023 98.28 14th 449 96.9%
2024 96.78 26th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.31 30th 534 94.4%
2023 91.61 42nd 537 92.2%
2024 90.42 52nd 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.

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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

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

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

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 Early College High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course English II (Richmond Early College High)10098.8
 1.2%
   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 I (Richmond Early College High)100100
   End of Course Math I (Richmond County Schools)46.948.5
 1.6%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Richmond Early College High)91.398.6
 7.3%
   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 Students281295
 5%
African American5946
 22%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic5363
 18.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White138161
 16.7%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.6%99%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Early College High

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Richmond Early College High.

Students at Richmond Early College High are 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 16% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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


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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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