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Richlands Elementary School vs. Northwoods Elementary School

Should you attend Richlands Elementary School or Northwoods Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Richlands Elementary School
415 Cow Horn Road
Richlands, NC 28574
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Northwoods Elementary School
617 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richlands Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwoods Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
620 students
408 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwoods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richlands Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwoods Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwoods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richlands Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Onslow County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Onslow County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1464 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#2163 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richlands Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwoods Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwoods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwoods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwoods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Richlands Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwoods Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
93
65
Grade 1 Students
111
67
Grade 2 Students
104
84
Grade 3 Students
105
65
Grade 4 Students
101
70
Grade 5 Students
106
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Richlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwoods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwoods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwoods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwoods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwoods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwoods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwoods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwoods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwoods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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