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Best High Schools in Zip Code 28345

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School

294

Students

5-star school

Top rankedRichmond Early College High28^th of 641 North Carolina high schools

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Summary:

The zip code 28345 is home to a single high school, Richmond Early College High, which serves students in grades 9-12. This standout school has consistently delivered exceptional academic outcomes, ranking among the top 30 high schools in North Carolina for the past three school years.

Richmond Early College High's performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding the district and state averages across subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school achieved 100% proficiency in English II, Math I, and Math III, a remarkable feat. Despite operating with a relatively low per-student spending of $6,338 in 2018-2019, the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and achievement.

While the school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 26.6 to 1 in 2023-2024, which may present challenges in providing personalized attention, the school's exceptional academic outcomes suggest it is successfully supporting its students. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 98.97% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, making its strong performance even more impressive. Overall, Richmond County Schools' Richmond Early College High stands out as a model of excellence, delivering high-quality education and exceptional results for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richmond Early College High	Public	9-12	1042 W Hamlet Ave	Hamlet	28345	Richmond County	Richmond County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 410-1922	294	8	37.8	99.0%	168 (57.1%)	38 (12.9%)	62 (21.1%)	6 (2.0%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.4%)	94.7	28^th of 641 public high schools	95.6%		95.3	26^th of 640 public high schools	95.9%	2	83.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	$6,338	$528	$5,810

Cities Near Zip Code 28345

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hamlet	0.34 mi	5	274^th
Rockingham	2.49 mi	7	423^rd
Cordova	6.55 mi	1	426^th
Gibson	9.85 mi	1
Laurel Hill	11.59 mi	2	441^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.