Richlands High

Summary:

Richlands High is a public high school in Richlands, Virginia, serving 636 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Tazewell County Public Schools district, which is ranked 11th out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Richlands High consistently performs well on state standardized tests, often outperforming the state and district averages.

Richlands High's academic performance is particularly strong, with 88.89% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SOL Writing, compared to 90.58% for the Tazewell County Public Schools district and 79.32% for the state of Virginia. The school also excels in Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, and English Reading, with many grades and subjects exceeding 90% proficiency. While the school's overall ranking among Virginia high schools has fluctuated, it has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Richlands High's student population is predominantly white (97.01%), and the school has strong performance among male students, low socioeconomic status students, and students with disabilities, ranking 32nd, 23rd, and 23rd, respectively, among Virginia high schools for these subgroups. In contrast, the school's performance for female students and white students is not as strong, ranking 74th and 99th, respectively. Compared to nearby schools like Council High and Northwood High, Richlands High has a similar racial makeup and academic performance to Tazewell High, but faces challenges related to its high percentage of low-income students (82.23%).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 138 Tornado Alley
       Richlands, VA  24641-3069


(276) 964-4602

District: Tazewell County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,370 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
Two or more races:
1.7%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richlands High ranks better than 86.3% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Tazewell County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.49. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Richlands High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Richlands High has the largest high school student body size in the Tazewell County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richlands High is $6,370, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Tazewell County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richlands High:

SchoolDigger ranks Richlands High 45th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Richlands High in the ranking list.)

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Tazewell County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Tazewell County Public Schools 11th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richlands High

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Rank History for all students at Richlands High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.62 81st 308 73.7%
2006 57.69 96th 314 69.4%
2007 43.08 196th 313 37.4%
2008 43.32 194th 316 38.6%
2009 50.70 145th 313 53.7%
2010 55.47 126th 317 60.3%
2011 55.50 129th 320 59.7%
2012 44.72 196th 321 38.9%
2013 44.57 183rd 321 43.0%
2014 43.59 187th 322 41.9%
2015 48.74 157th 322 51.2%
2016 43.04 200th 321 37.7%
2017 60.52 93rd 324 71.3%
2018 67.67 50th 326 84.7%
2019 75.05 20th 327 93.9%
2021 59.89 84th 327 74.3%
2022 67.35 64th 325 80.3%
2023 62.63 137th 326 58.0%
2024 76.49 45th 329 86.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richlands High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.53 23rd 320 92.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Richlands High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.01 185th 320 42.2%
2024 71.50 74th 322 77.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Richlands High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.51 63rd 249 74.7%
2024 83.41 23rd 253 90.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Richlands High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.46 81st 321 74.8%
2024 79.85 32nd 322 90.1%
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Rank History for White students at Richlands High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.85 201st 315 36.2%
2024 64.77 99th 314 68.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richlands High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1231 1231
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1269 1269
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1188 1188
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1192 1192
1993 1099 1 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1114
1994 1106 1 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1119
1995 1088 3 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1104
1996 1088 3 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1104
1997 1105 0 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1119
1998 1045 0 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1058
1999 1007 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
2000 920 0 10 0 1 n/a n/a -5 926
2001 862 0 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 874
2002 788 1 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 801
2003 788 1 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 801
2004 834 2 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2005 804 1 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2006 782 1 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 795
2007 778 0 10 2 1 n/a n/a 1 792
2008 763 0 8 4 0 n/a n/a 1 776
2009 777 4 8 5 1 n/a n/a 1 796
2010 768 11 8 4 2 n/a n/a 3 796
2011 726 12 5 2 1 0 0 0 746
2012 709 11 6 2 1 0 2 0 731
2013 703 5 7 2 1 0 3 0 721
2014 707 3 5 1 0 0 3 0 719
2015 659 3 6 1 0 0 5 0 674
2016 673 3 6 0 0 0 11 0 693
2017 675 3 4 0 0 0 12 0 694
2018 671 2 4 3 1 0 11 0 692
2019 699 5 3 6 0 0 8 0 721
2020 703 4 2 4 0 0 6 0 719
2021 692 6 3 6 0 0 10 0 717
2022 659 5 2 3 0 0 11 0 680
2023 617 4 0 3 1 0 11 0 636

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 Richlands High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1231 56.9 21.6 n/a
1990 1269 55.6 22.8 n/a
1991 1188 57.6 20.6 n/a
1992 1192 58.7 20.3 n/a
1993 1114 60.8 18.3 n/a
1994 1119 93.3 n/a n/a
1995 1104 n/a 0.0 18.5
1996 1104 n/a 0.0 18.5
1997 1119 n/a 0.0 17.5
1998 1058 n/a 0.0 24.3
1999 1015 66.0 15.4 32.4
2000 926 n/a 0.0 40.2
2001 874 61.0 14.3 50.7
2002 801 62.0 12.9 31.2
2003 801 62.0 12.9 31.2
2004 848 56.0 15.1 32
2005 815 57.0 14.3 37.1
2006 795 48.0 16.6 46
2007 792 48.9 16.2 39.1
2008 776 43.6 17.8 40.8
2009 796 43.6 18.3 39.4
2010 796 42.4 18.7 41.7
2011 746 43.6 17.0 39.9
2012 731 49.5 14.7 40.5
2013 721 50.2 14.3 43
2014 719 48.7 14.7 46.2
2015 674 46.0 14.6 43.2
2016 693 48.0 14.4 44
2017 694 48.9 14.1 51.3
2018 692 45.2 15.2 58.1
2019 721 44.9 16.0 51.3
2020 719 49.2 14.6 50.1
2021 717 49.2 14.5 n/a
2022 680 55.3 12.2 52.9
2023 636 44.0 14.4 82.2

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 Richlands High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1231 56.9 21.6 n/a
1990 1269 55.6 22.8 n/a
1991 1188 57.6 20.6 n/a
1992 1192 58.7 20.3 n/a
1993 1114 60.8 18.3 n/a
1994 1119 93.3 n/a n/a
1995 1104 n/a 0.0 18.5
1996 1104 n/a 0.0 18.5
1997 1119 n/a 0.0 17.5
1998 1058 n/a 0.0 24.3
1999 1015 66.0 15.4 32.4
2000 926 n/a 0.0 40.2
2001 874 61.0 14.3 50.7
2002 801 62.0 12.9 31.2
2003 801 62.0 12.9 31.2
2004 848 56.0 15.1 32
2005 815 57.0 14.3 37.1
2006 795 48.0 16.6 46
2007 792 48.9 16.2 39.1
2008 776 43.6 17.8 40.8
2009 796 43.6 18.3 39.4
2010 796 42.4 18.7 41.7
2011 746 43.6 17.0 39.9
2012 731 49.5 14.7 40.5
2013 721 50.2 14.3 43
2014 719 48.7 14.7 46.2
2015 674 46.0 14.6 43.2
2016 693 48.0 14.4 44
2017 694 48.9 14.1 51.3
2018 692 45.2 15.2 58.1
2019 721 44.9 16.0 51.3
2020 719 49.2 14.6 50.1
2021 717 49.2 14.5 n/a
2022 680 55.3 12.2 52.9
2023 636 44.0 14.4 82.2

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 Richlands High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $15 (0.2%) $6,489 (99.8%) $6,504
2020 $258 (4.3%) $5,729 (95.7%) $5,987
2021 $533 (8.4%) $5,837 (91.6%) $6,370

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richlands High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 327 High schoolsRanks 137th of 326 High schools
 35.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Richlands High)9585
 10%
   End of Course Writing (Tazewell County Public Schools)9794
 3%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Algebra I (Richlands High)8990
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Tazewell County Public Schools)9295
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Richlands High)10097
 3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Tazewell County Public Schools)9898
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Richlands High)9683
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Tazewell County Public Schools)9483
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Richlands High)8990
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Tazewell County Public Schools)9293
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Richlands High)8675
 11%
   End of Course Geography (Tazewell County Public Schools)8479
 5%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Richlands High)8820
 68%
   End of Course VA and US History (Tazewell County Public Schools)8142
 39%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History II (Richlands High)9067
 23%
   End of Course World History II (Tazewell County Public Schools)9250
 42%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students721636
 11.8%
African American54
 20%
American Indian01
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic63
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White699617
 11.7%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%82.2%
 30.9%


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Students at Richlands High are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 636 students attended Richlands High.

Richlands High ranks 45th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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