- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockingham, NC
Richmond Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370387001557
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Senior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Rockingham · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Senior High has class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Senior High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Rockingham, NC.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Richmond Senior High grew from 1,286 students in 2022-23 to 1,358 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 81.9 → 77.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 370387001557 · Rockingham, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,365 enr · 16.9:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockingham Middle (606 students)
Richmond Senior High grew from 1,286 students in 2022-23 to 1,358 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 81.9 → 77.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Richmond Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- East Rockingha 430
East Rockingham Elementary
430 students
What this shows Richmond Senior High reports 1,365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Senior High compares
Richmond Senior High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,365 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,365
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.0%
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
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
313
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
African American 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Richmond Senior High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Senior High
How many students attend Richmond Senior High?
Richmond Senior High has 1,365 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockingham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,286 (2022-23) → 1,358 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Senior High is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Senior High?
99.3% of students at Richmond Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Senior High is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in Rockingham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Senior High?
Richmond Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Senior High rank among public schools in Rockingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Senior High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Rockingham, 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 Rockingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides Richmond Senior High, Richmond County Schools also operates Rockingham Middle (606 students), Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students), and L J Bell Elementary (449 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.