Public Schools of Robeson County School District
School District · Lumberton, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 8 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
20,983
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 8 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
20,983
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#103 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,767
$345 vs North Carolina median
District size
20,983 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Public Schools of Robeson County ranks #103 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Public Schools of Robeson County's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 36 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tanglewood Elementary (8.0/10), Union Elementary (7.9/10), and Prospect Elementary (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Public Schools of Robeson County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +29.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Public Schools of Robeson County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Public Schools of Robeson County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (36 of 36). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanglewood Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Union Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Prospect Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | East Robeson Primary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Rex-Rennert Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Pembroke Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Deep Branch Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Psrc Early College at Rcc | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Fairmont High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Lumberton Senior High | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 36 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Public Schools of Robeson County
Public Schools of Robeson County is a Lumberton, North Carolina school district serving 36 schools.The district educates 20,983 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. District-level spending was $12,767 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Public Schools of Robeson County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tanglewood Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Public Schools of Robeson County students show an average math proficiency of 39.2% and ELA proficiency of 34.0%.
The district includes 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Public Schools of Robeson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Public Schools of Robeson County with test data.
Schools in Public Schools of Robeson County
36 schoolsElementary Schools22
Middle Schools8
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Lumberton
- Total Enrollment
- 20,983
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,334
- District spending per student
- $12,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Public Schools of Robeson County has 36 schools in total — 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Public Schools of Robeson County?
The average composite rating for Public Schools of Robeson County is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Public Schools of Robeson County's district-level spending was $12,767 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Public Schools of Robeson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Public Schools of Robeson County is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Tanglewood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Public Schools of Robeson County with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Across schools in Public Schools of Robeson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Public Schools of Robeson County compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Public Schools of Robeson County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 36 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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