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#1258 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 48% in state
Richlands High
High School · Onslow County Schools · Richlands, NC
An Onslow County Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8100 Richlands Hwy, Richlands, NC 28574
- Math 66% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richlands High score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richlands High 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,221/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richlands), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,555
Median home value
$204,500
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Dixon HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,187 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,449 | Compare → |
| Northside HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,074 | 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.
Onslow County Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #14 of 39
- District spending per student
- $11,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richlands High is listed in Onslow County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richlands High
Richlands High is a public high school in Richlands, NC, part of Onslow County Schools, serving approximately 1,043 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,258 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richlands High
What grades does Richlands High serve?
Richlands High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richlands High?
Richlands High has an enrollment of approximately 1,043 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richlands High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richlands High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richlands High rank in NC?
Richlands High ranks #1,258 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Richlands High's MySchoolScout rating?
Richlands High 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 Richlands High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richlands High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richlands High a charter school?
No, Richlands High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richlands High a Title I school?
No, Richlands High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richlands High?
43.2% of students at Richlands High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Onslow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (910) 324-4191
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28574)
- 20,631
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
Official sources & links
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 28574; 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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