- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamlet, NC
Richmond Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370387002916
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Early College High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hamlet · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Early College High has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Early College High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hamlet, NC.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387002916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Richmond Early College High held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370387002916 · Hamlet, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 26.7:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
Richmond Early College High held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Richmond Early College High 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 294
Richmond Early College High
294 students
What this shows Richmond Early College High reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Early College High compares
Richmond Early College High 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 69% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Richmond Early College High 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 Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Early College High'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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Early College High
How many students attend Richmond Early College High?
Richmond Early College High has 294 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamlet, NC. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Early College High is 26.7:1, which is 69% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Early College High?
99.0% of students at Richmond Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Early College High is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Hamlet, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Early College High?
Richmond Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Early College High rank among public schools in Hamlet?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Early College High ranks #1 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 Early College High, 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.