Richmond 9th Grade Academy serves 488 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond 9th Grade Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richmond 9th Grade Academy's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richmond 9th Grade Academy is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
38%
25%
White
36%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
The graduation rate of Richmond 9th Grade Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
488 students attend Richmond 9th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Richmond 9th Grade Academy students are Black, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond 9th Grade Academy?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Richmond 9th Grade Academy offer ?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond 9th Grade Academy part of?
Richmond 9th Grade Academy is part of Richmond County Schools School District.
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