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Richmond 9th Grade Academy
School · Richmond County Schools · Hamlet, NC
A Richmond County Schools school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
804 County Home Rd, Hamlet, NC 28345
- Math 27% vs NC 56% (2025)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richmond 9th Grade Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richmond 9th Grade Academy 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outreach Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Richmond County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Richmond 9th Grade Academy is listed in Richmond County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond 9th Grade Academy
Richmond 9th Grade Academy is a public school in Hamlet, NC, part of Richmond County Schools, serving approximately 488 students in grades 9th-9th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,606 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (2025 NC).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond 9th Grade Academy
What grades does Richmond 9th Grade Academy serve?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond 9th Grade Academy is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond 9th Grade Academy rank in NC?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy ranks #2,606 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Richmond 9th Grade Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond 9th Grade Academy has 27% math proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Richmond 9th Grade Academy a charter school?
No, Richmond 9th Grade Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond 9th Grade Academy a Title I school?
No, Richmond 9th Grade Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
99.4% of students at Richmond 9th Grade Academy 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (910) 582-7800
- Area population (ZIP 28345)
- 12,224
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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