For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,221 students in Richmond County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Richmond County, NC are Richmond Early College High School, Richmond Senior High School and Ashley Chapel Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Richmond County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Richmond County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richmond Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Richmond County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1042 W Hamlet Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Gr: 9-13 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
838 Us 1 North
Rockingham, NC 28380
(910) 997-9812
Rockingham, NC 28380
(910) 997-9812
Gr: 10-12 | 1,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
377 Mizpah Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
804 County Home Rd
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Gr: 9 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richmond County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richmond County, NC include Richmond Early College High School, Richmond Senior High School and Ashley Chapel Educational Center.
How many public high schools are located in Richmond County?
4 public high schools are located in Richmond County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County?
Richmond County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Richmond County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richmond County include: Richmond Senior High School vs. Ashley Chapel Educational Center, Richmond Senior High School vs. Richmond Early College High School
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