For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 770 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hamlet, NC (2025-26)
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 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
804 County Home Rd
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Gr: 9 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Hamlet, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
804 County Home Road
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Gr: PK-3 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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