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#2013 of 2,648 schools in NC
Richmond Senior High
High School · Richmond County Schools · Rockingham, NC
A Richmond County Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1748, Rockingham, NC 28380
- Math 43% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richmond Senior High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richmond Senior 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,450/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Ashley Chapel Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | Not available | 93 | 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
- #12 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 Senior High is listed in Richmond County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond Senior High
Richmond Senior High is a public high school in Rockingham, NC, part of Richmond County Schools, serving approximately 1,358 students in grades 10th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,013 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Senior High
What grades does Richmond Senior High serve?
Richmond Senior High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Richmond Senior High?
Richmond Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Senior High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond Senior High rank in NC?
Richmond Senior High ranks #2,013 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Richmond Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Senior High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richmond Senior High a charter school?
No, Richmond Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond Senior High a Title I school?
No, Richmond Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond Senior High?
99.8% of students at Richmond Senior 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (910) 997-9812
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
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.
- 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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