Public Schools of Robeson County School District
School District · Lumberton, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 8 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,767
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 8 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,767
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#99 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
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
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. The district invests $12,767 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Public Schools of Robeson County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Union Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Public Schools of Robeson County students show an average math proficiency of 35.1% and ELA proficiency of 31.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 22
Middle Schools 8
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Lumberton
- Total Enrollment
- 20,983
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,334
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Public Schools of Robeson County spends $12,767 per student per year.
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?
Union Elementary is the highest-rated school in Public Schools of Robeson County with a composite score of 8.6/10.
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 35.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.8%. 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 5.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NC
Compare Public Schools of Robeson County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wake County Schools (197)
- Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools (184)
- Guilford County Schools (124)
- Cumberland County Schools (86)
- Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools (81)
- Durham Public Schools (56)
- Gaston County Schools (56)
- Union County Public Schools (52)
- Johnston County Public Schools (48)
- Buncombe County Schools (45)
- Cabarrus County Schools (44)
- New Hanover County Schools (42)
- Pitt County Schools (40)
- Onslow County Schools (39)
- Alamance-burlington Schools (38)
- Iredell-statesville Schools (38)
- Davidson County Schools (35)
- Wayne County Public Schools (33)
- Randolph County School System (32)
- Rowan-salisbury Schools (32)
- Harnett County Schools (29)
- Catawba County Schools (28)
- Cleveland County Schools (28)
- Nash County Public Schools (28)
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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