Welcome to Richmond County Schools
Richmond County Schools serves approximately 7,700 students at 18 schools in the areas of Dobbin Heights, Ellerbe, Hamlet, Norman, and Rockingham, North Carolina. Our students are served by 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 5 secondary schools and a school serving students with severe disabilities.
We hope you will explore our district website and learn more about our schools. Our motto is HOPE for every student, and our efforts press us toward this mission.
Learn More about Richmond County
a family-centered community
Richmond County is situated in the heartland of the Carolinas, centrally located just 70 miles east of Charlotte, 90 miles southwest of Raleigh and 75 miles south of Greensboro. Richmond County is 477 square miles wide, making it the 38th largest of North Carolina's 100 counties.
The county is best known for its mill and railroad heritage, location to major golf resorts, racing, outdoor recreation and much, much more. Close-knit neigborhoods and small town charm are the core of what makes Richmond County a family-friendly location and a wonderful place to raise and educate children.
We hope you will explore our district website, and learn more about the types of programs our schools offer. We hope you will also use the resources provided here, if you may be interested in relocating to our district.
Please visit the following links to learn more about Richmond County:
Richmond County Chamber of Commerce
Richmond County Tourism Development
Richmond Community College
North Carolina Cooperative Extension - Richmond County Center
Richmond County Health Department
Richmond County Social Services
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Wingate University
Richmond County Partnership for Children
Richmond County Headstart
Richmond County Government
City of Rockingham
City of Hamlet
Town of Ellerbe
Disclaimer: Richmond County Schools is not responsible for the content or information located on the links of interest. Please contact the appropriate agency if you have questions or concerns.