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Saint Pauls High

High School · Public Schools of Robeson County · Saint Pauls, NC

A Public Schools of Robeson County high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

648 North Old Stage Rd, Saint Pauls, NC 28384

  • Math 60% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.7% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation1.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$12,767
Chronic Absenteeism40.6%

Students at Saint Pauls High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Saint Pauls High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High2,430/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,045

Median home value

$92,500

Median rent

$808/mo

College educated

12%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

29.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28384; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Public Schools of Robeson County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fairmont HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–12Not available801Compare →
Lumberton Senior HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available1,950Compare →
Purnell Swett HighEnrollment path unverified5.59–12Not available1,604Compare →
Red Springs HighEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available854Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public Schools of Robeson County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#13 of 36
District spending per student
$12,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saint Pauls High is listed in Public Schools of Robeson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saint Pauls High

Saint Pauls High is a public high school in Saint Pauls, NC, part of Public Schools of Robeson County, serving approximately 1,164 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,773 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saint Pauls High

What grades does Saint Pauls High serve?

Saint Pauls High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Saint Pauls High?

Saint Pauls High has an enrollment of approximately 1,164 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Pauls High?

The student-teacher ratio at Saint Pauls High is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saint Pauls High rank in NC?

Saint Pauls High ranks #1,773 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Saint Pauls High's MySchoolScout rating?

Saint Pauls High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Saint Pauls High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Pauls High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Saint Pauls High a charter school?

No, Saint Pauls High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Saint Pauls High a Title I school?

No, Saint Pauls High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saint Pauls High?

99.7% of students at Saint Pauls High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,164
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Robeson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.6%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 28384)
11,166
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28384; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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