Total enrollment
2,953
+161 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Richlands
North Carolina · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Richlands number 4, teaching approximately 2,953 North Carolina students, an average of 738 per school.
4-year change in Richlands
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,335
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,953
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 565 |
| Richlands Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 591 |
| Richlands High | High | 09-12 | 1,027 |
| Trexler Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 770 |
About Richlands
Richlands, North Carolina is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,953 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 738, noticeably above the state mean of about 571.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Richlands has grew 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,792 students to 2,953.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Richlands discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.