For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,911 students in Richlands, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richlands, NC are Heritage Elementary School, Richlands Elementary School and Trexler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richlands, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richlands have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richlands, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7444 Richlands Highway
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-3139
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-3139
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Richlands Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Cow Horn Road
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4142
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4142
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Trexler Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 East Foy Street
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4414
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4414
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richlands, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richlands, NC include Heritage Elementary School, Richlands Elementary School and Trexler Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richlands?
3 public elementary schools are located in Richlands.
What is the racial composition of students in Richlands?
Richlands public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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