For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 302 students in Richfield, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Richfield, NC is Richfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richfield, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Richfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Richfield, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Morgan Street
Richfield, NC 28137
(704) 961-4800
Richfield, NC 28137
(704) 961-4800
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Richfield, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Richfield, NC include Richfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richfield?
1 public schools are located in Richfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Richfield?
Richfield public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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