Richmond Senior High School

Richmond Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
838 N US Highway 1,  Rockingham, NC
Richmond County Schools
3.6
1.7
1,358 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr James Butler
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
19.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
277:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
37.9%
Black
36.9%
Hispanic
15.8%
Two or more races
6.1%
Native American
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 180 Students
East Carolina University 173 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 166 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 143 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 135 Students
University of North Carolina at Pembroke 120 Students
Appalachian State University 117 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 116 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 103 Students
Wingate University 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 94 Students
Biology 59 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Business 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
English 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 167 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/9/2025
For the most part RSHS was okay. They were all about football and not so much the other sports. Some of the teachers were there for the students, whereas others were just there.
4.0 Senior
11/9/2023
My experience at Richmond Senior was it being very disorganized and unprepared. Other than that it was a very fun experience and you can meet a lot of great fun people.
4.0 Alum
12/8/2022
Teachers were always kind and wanted best for the students not just a paycheck. Laptops were provided to every student so that everyone would have an equal access to education.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 9 Reviews
1.0 student
1/16/2026
I go here. It sucks. I mean seriously. Its bad.
1.0 parent
11/2/2025
I could say a lot for this school, there are a ton of bad reviews on this website alone, many dating to over a whole decade ago. I can reassure you that NOTHING has changed at this school. My child is taught poorly, there are so many issues with bullying as many have reported. This school overall is...
1.0 parent
3/9/2018
Wishing there was another high school in Richmond County for my child to attend. Bullying is real there. and no one wants to do anything about it. They continue to point fingers at others . Yet there is no solution . It’s a distraction to the other students as well . But once the child defend themse...
5.0 parent
8/14/2014
Richmond Senior was a nice welcome after being in Charlotte Mecklenburg schools where kids were beaten up unconscience in the bathrooms, robbed, bullied, parents fighting in the main office, and gang violence was throughout the school. My child can go to school without having to see classmates die e...

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Richmond Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Rockingham, NC and is served by the Richmond County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,358 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Richmond Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richmond County Ninth Grade Academy, Temple Christian School, Mission Of Faith Community School, and more. Learn more about what Rockingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richmond Senior High School.

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