For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 712 students in Hamlet, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Hamlet, NC is Richmond Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamlet, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hamlet have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hamlet, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richmond Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hamlet, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1042 W Hamlet Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Gr: 9-13 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
804 County Home Rd
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Gr: 9 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamlet, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamlet, NC include Richmond Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamlet?
2 public high schools are located in Hamlet.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamlet?
Hamlet public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.