At a glance
Reported students
1,365
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
414
Richmond Senior High: 1,365 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,313
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Richmond Senior High
Richmond Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Rockingham. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Richmond County Schools. NCES reports 1,365 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, close to the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.9%) and Black (36.7%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richmond Senior High
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.9%
- Hispanic16%
- Black36.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Richmond County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Richmond Early College High
High · Grades 09–13
294 reported students
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
High · Grades 06–12
59 reported students
Rockingham Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
606 reported students
Fairview Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
L J Bell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
449 reported students
Mineral Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Public schools near Richmond Senior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Street Elementary Elementary · Richmond County Schools | PK–05 | 417 | 1.2 mi |
| Rockingham Middle Middle · Richmond County Schools | 06–08 | 606 | 2.7 mi |
| L J Bell Elementary Elementary · Richmond County Schools | PK–05 | 449 | 2.8 mi |
| Richmond Early College High High · Richmond County Schools | 09–13 | 294 | 3.1 mi |
| Monroe Avenue Elementary Elementary · Richmond County Schools | PK–05 | 411 | 3.8 mi |
| Ashley Chapel Educational Center High · Richmond County Schools | 06–12 | 59 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Senior High
What grades does Richmond Senior High serve?
Richmond Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Richmond County Schools.
How many students attend Richmond Senior High?
Richmond Senior High reported 1,365 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,313 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richmond Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 1,365 students and 77.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richmond Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richmond Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richmond County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richmond Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Richmond Senior High in?
Richmond Senior High is part of Richmond County Schools, based in Hamlet, NC, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richmond Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Street Elementary (1.2 mi), Rockingham Middle (2.7 mi), L J Bell Elementary (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.