- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamlet, NC
Richmond 9th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Richmond 9th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370387003110
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond 9th Grade Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hamlet · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond 9th Grade Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond 9th Grade Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hamlet, NC.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387003110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Richmond 9th Grade Academy held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370387003110 · Hamlet, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 17.7:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
Richmond 9th Grade Academy held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Richmond 9th Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- Rockingham Mid
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- Fairview Heigh 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- L J Bell Eleme 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- Mineral Spring 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- This school 424
Richmond 9th Grade Academy
424 students
What this shows Richmond 9th Grade Academy reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond 9th Grade Academy compares
Richmond 9th Grade Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
African American 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Richmond 9th Grade Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond 9th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond 9th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Hamlet
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond 9th Grade Academy
How many students attend Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy has 424 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamlet, NC. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond 9th Grade Academy is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
99.4% of students at Richmond 9th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Richmond 9th Grade Academy is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Hamlet, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richmond 9th Grade Academy rank among public schools in Hamlet?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond 9th Grade Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hamlet, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hamlet on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides Richmond 9th Grade Academy, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Rockingham Middle (606 students), and Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.