Enrollment
424
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370387003110
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hamlet · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond 9th Grade Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond 9th Grade Academy
Richmond 9th Grade Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hamlet, North Carolina, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 518 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #439, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 70/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 282 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 424 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Hamlet's high schools, it stands alongside Richmond Early College High (294 students): Richmond 9th Grade Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 26.7:1).
Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students) and Rockingham Middle (606 students) alongside Richmond 9th Grade Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richmond 9th Grade Academy compares
Richmond 9th Grade Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,389
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County Schools, which includes Richmond 9th Grade Academy.
$12,389
Per student
+3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.0%
State 63.2%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richmond 9th Grade Academy a good school?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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