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#1262 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 48% in state
Hamlet Middle
Middle School · Richmond County Schools · Hamlet, NC
A Richmond County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1406 McDonald Ave, Hamlet, NC 28345
- Math 59% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamlet Middle score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamlet Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,342/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,472
Median home value
$95,700
Median rent
$652/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outreach Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Rockingham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Cordova MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richmond County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $12,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamlet Middle is listed in Richmond County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamlet Middle
Hamlet Middle is a public middle school in Hamlet, NC, part of Richmond County Schools, serving approximately 409 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,262 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamlet Middle
What grades does Hamlet Middle serve?
Hamlet Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hamlet Middle?
Hamlet Middle has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamlet Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamlet Middle rank in NC?
Hamlet Middle ranks #1,262 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Hamlet Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamlet Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hamlet Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamlet Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hamlet Middle a charter school?
No, Hamlet Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamlet Middle a Title I school?
No, Hamlet Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamlet Middle?
99.3% of students at Hamlet Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (910) 582-7903
- Area population (ZIP 28345)
- 12,224
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28345; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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