Richmond Hill High School

Summary:

Richmond Hill High School is a public high school serving 2,454 students in grades 9-12 in Richmond Hill, Georgia, which is part of the highly-ranked Bryan County School District.

Richmond Hill High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Georgia, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 57% to 71.7% across various subject areas. Additionally, the school maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.4% to 94.1% over the past five years, outperforming nearby schools in the Savannah-Chatham County district. Richmond Hill High School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14:1 to 17.3:1 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Savannah-Chatham County district.

While Richmond Hill High School is performing well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve its performance, particularly in areas where it is still lagging behind the state or district averages, such as the American Literature and Composition Milestones Assessment. The school's success can be attributed to its effective educational practices and the support of the Bryan County School District. By continuing to build on its strengths and addressing any areas for improvement, Richmond Hill High School can maintain its position as a leading educational institution in the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Wildcat Dr
       Richmond Hill, GA  31324


(912) 459-5151

District: Bryan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,030 Help


Feeder schools for Richmond Hill High School:

Elementary:    Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
    Frances Meeks Elementary School
    McAllister Elementary School
    Richmond Hill Elementary School
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Middle:    Richmond Hill Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  2,650

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
African American:
17.5%
Hispanic:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richmond Hill High School ranks better than 92.4% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richmond Hill High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richmond Hill High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.8%), African American (17.5%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond Hill High School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Compare Richmond Hill High School employs 164.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond Hill High School is $7,030.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Richmond Hill High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Hill High School 35th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Richmond Hill High School in the ranking list.)

Bryan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bryan County 20th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richmond Hill High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.57 32nd 335 90.4%
2007 80.63 40th 358 88.8%
2008 80.68 47th 370 87.3%
2009 83.76 29th 372 92.2%
2010 76.12 66th 384 82.8%
2011 79.22 52nd 402 87.1%
2012 74.17 74th 396 81.3%
2013 79.32 48th 425 88.7%
2014 72.98 63rd 425 85.2%
2015 68.77 73rd 435 83.2%
2016 68.12 67th 426 84.3%
2017 65.85 72nd 420 82.9%
2018 67.69 86th 428 79.9%
2019 68.85 84th 438 80.8%
2021 83.19 26th 410 93.7%
2022 77.43 51st 429 88.1%
2023 79.76 44th 442 90.0%
2024 84.40 35th 458 92.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 8, 2012

Open Quote There are some very dedicated teachers and there are some teachers that just need to retire. We have an affluent community why is it we can't fill all of the teaching positions. Some of the classes were without instructors. Kudos to those teachers who have been teaching for many years yet still have the zest of life and joy of teaching. We need a better teacher to student ratio and with the room gained when the middle school moved out we shouldn't have a problem making room for more classes. Now we just need to find the money. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, October 1, 2012

Open Quote Richmond Hill High School is great. The teachers are caring; the administration is experienced and stern enough to keep the students in line without an overabundance of rules. The school offers many clubs and courses of study. As a graduate who got a scholarship thanks to this school, I give it a 5 star rating. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Open Quote The arrogance and the unresponsiveness of the teachers and staff members to the needs of the students and parents. Also the lack of accessiblity to the teachers by email from parents.

Some teachers and staff members do not appear to have the needed education to teach or work in their selected fields of study. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Richmond Hill High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 509 509
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 822 822
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 881 881
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 790 790
1994 753 77 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 849
1995 1390 140 17 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1564
1996 1390 140 17 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1564
1997 1457 146 16 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1640
1998 1491 156 14 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1687
1999 819 100 9 13 4 n/a n/a 0 945
2000 816 104 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 947
2001 843 105 10 18 1 n/a n/a 0 977
2002 885 118 17 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1040
2003 885 118 17 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1040
2004 943 107 13 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1089
2005 996 123 17 42 5 n/a n/a 41 1224
2006 995 159 31 47 7 n/a n/a 41 1280
2007 986 180 30 45 6 n/a n/a 49 1296
2008 1017 218 38 50 7 n/a n/a 62 1392
2009 1036 243 40 61 6 n/a n/a 69 1455
2010 1121 289 42 74 6 0 7 0 1539
2011 1127 304 50 92 5 1 28 0 1607
2012 1170 307 53 98 1 2 36 0 1667
2013 1218 282 56 119 7 3 72 0 1757
2014 1279 283 68 130 8 4 60 0 1832
2015 1311 295 64 144 9 8 71 0 1902
2016 1347 311 66 165 7 7 87 0 1990
2017 1400 345 78 173 5 7 89 0 2097
2018 1412 365 78 185 3 5 120 0 2168
2019 1460 367 82 217 8 5 133 0 2272
2020 1468 372 74 270 4 4 149 0 2341
2021 1490 397 75 279 4 5 159 0 2409
2022 1517 403 73 285 4 6 164 0 2452
2023 1503 422 65 311 4 8 141 0 2454
2024 1585 465 88 331 7 10 164 0 2650

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richmond Hill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 509 30.0 16.9 n/a
1991 822 43.0 19.1 8.6
1992 881 51.0 17.2 9.5
1993 790 40.0 19.8 11.3
1994 849 48.6 17.5 9
1995 1564 87.0 18.0 9.4
1996 1564 87.0 18.0 9.4
1997 1640 88.0 18.6 14.1
1998 1687 100.3 16.8 14
1999 945 51.8 18.2 10.8
2000 947 51.6 18.4 10.6
2001 977 55.6 17.6 9.9
2002 1040 57.0 18.2 8.7
2003 1040 57.0 18.2 8.7
2004 1089 60.0 18.2 11.7
2005 1224 67.0 18.3 12.5
2006 1280 71.1 18.0 13.2
2007 1296 76.0 17.1 13.9
2008 1392 84.1 16.6 16.4
2009 1455 92.0 15.8 17.2
2010 1539 91.0 16.9 17.8
2011 1607 86.5 18.5 24.8
2012 1667 85.5 19.4 22.9
2013 1757 85.8 20.4 25.8
2014 1832 86.5 21.1 23.5
2015 1902 96.0 19.8 25.6
2016 1990 100.0 19.9 24.2
2017 2097 104.8 20.0 25.4
2018 2168 120.1 18.0 23.1
2019 2272 122.2 18.5 23.6
2020 2341 131.1 17.8 23.4
2021 2409 138.7 17.3 20.5
2022 2452 147.3 16.6 n/a
2023 2454 175.2 14.0 23.1
2024 2650 164.2 16.1 28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richmond Hill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 509 30.0 16.9 n/a
1991 822 43.0 19.1 8.6
1992 881 51.0 17.2 9.5
1993 790 40.0 19.8 11.3
1994 849 48.6 17.5 9
1995 1564 87.0 18.0 9.4
1996 1564 87.0 18.0 9.4
1997 1640 88.0 18.6 14.1
1998 1687 100.3 16.8 14
1999 945 51.8 18.2 10.8
2000 947 51.6 18.4 10.6
2001 977 55.6 17.6 9.9
2002 1040 57.0 18.2 8.7
2003 1040 57.0 18.2 8.7
2004 1089 60.0 18.2 11.7
2005 1224 67.0 18.3 12.5
2006 1280 71.1 18.0 13.2
2007 1296 76.0 17.1 13.9
2008 1392 84.1 16.6 16.4
2009 1455 92.0 15.8 17.2
2010 1539 91.0 16.9 17.8
2011 1607 86.5 18.5 24.8
2012 1667 85.5 19.4 22.9
2013 1757 85.8 20.4 25.8
2014 1832 86.5 21.1 23.5
2015 1902 96.0 19.8 25.6
2016 1990 100.0 19.9 24.2
2017 2097 104.8 20.0 25.4
2018 2168 120.1 18.0 23.1
2019 2272 122.2 18.5 23.6
2020 2341 131.1 17.8 23.4
2021 2409 138.7 17.3 20.5
2022 2452 147.3 16.6 n/a
2023 2454 175.2 14.0 23.1
2024 2650 164.2 16.1 28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richmond Hill High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $118 (1.9%) $6,122 (98.1%) $6,240
2018 $134 (1.9%) $7,038 (98.1%) $7,172
2019 $132 (1.9%) $6,898 (98.1%) $7,030

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond Hill High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 84th of 438 High schoolsRanks 44th of 442 High schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Richmond Hill High School)63.758.5
 5.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Bryan County)61.651.9
 9.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Richmond Hill High School)38.343.8
 5.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bryan County)43.152.4
 9.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Richmond Hill High School)61.963.2
 1.3%
   End of Course Biology (Bryan County)5859.5
 1.5%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Richmond Hill High School)68.473.6
 5.2%
   End of Course United States History (Bryan County)62.865.2
 2.4%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22722454
 8%
African American367422
 15%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian8265
 20.7%
Hispanic217311
 43.3%
Pacific Islander58
 60%
White14601503
 2.9%
Two or More Races133141
 6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.6%23.1%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Hill High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,650 students attended Richmond Hill High School.

Students at Richmond Hill High School are 60% White, 18% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Yes. Richmond Hill High School ranks in the top 7.6% of Georgia high schools.


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