Below Average
#2312 of 2,648 schools in NC
Based on limited data
Southside Ashpole Elementary
Elementary School · Public Schools of Robeson County
607 S Martin Luther King St, Rowland, NC 28383
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
North Carolina schools
#2,312 of 2,648
In Rowland
#3 of 3
public schools
In district
#25 of 36
Public Schools of Robeson County
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Southside Ashpole Elementary
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About Southside Ashpole Elementary
Southside Ashpole Elementary is a public elementary school in Rowland, NC, part of Public Schools of Robeson County. Southside Ashpole Elementary serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Southside Ashpole Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,312 of 2,648 schools in NC.
Structured state assessment records for Southside Ashpole Elementary show 32% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 4.9
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Southside Ashpole Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
41% of students at Southside Ashpole Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Southside Ashpole Elementary — Students at Southside Ashpole Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)
Based on 8 test records from NC state assessments. About our data
How Southside Ashpole Elementary Compares
See how Southside Ashpole Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
607 S Martin Luther King St, Rowland, NC 28383
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southside Ashpole Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Old Main STREAM Academy (rated 8.4/10, 12.1 miles away, in nearby Pembroke), which scores notably higher. Another option is Union Elementary (rated 6.1/10, 7.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Deep Branch Elementary (rated 5.8/10, 11.0 miles away, in nearby Lumberton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rowland, see our Rowland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| South Robeson Middle School Rowland | 2.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Dillon High Dillon | 7.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Dillon Middle Dillon | 7.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Union Elementary Rowland | 7.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Fairgrove Elementary School Fairmont | 7.6 mi | 3.5 |
| East Elementary Dillon | 9.0 mi | 2.7 |
| Stewart Heights Elementary Dillon | 8.9 mi | 5.7 |
| MIND AND SOUL SCHOOL Maxcon | 9.7 mi | — |
| Gordon Elementary Dillon | 9.7 mi | 3.0 |
| RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lumberton | 10.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Pembroke Middle Pembroke | 11.0 mi | 3.6 |
| Purnell Swett High Pembroke | 11.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Pembroke Elementary Pembroke | 11.5 mi | 4.9 |
| CIS Academy Lumberton | 11.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Deep Branch Elementary Lumberton | 11.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Rosenwald Elementary Fairmont | 10.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Fairmont Middle Fairmont | 10.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Old Main STREAM Academy Pembroke | 12.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Townsend Elementary Maxton | 14.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Fairmont High Fairmont | 12.1 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 28383 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$37,373
Median Home Value
$74,400
Median Rent
$783/mo
Population
6,794
College Educated
15.1%
Homeownership
76.3%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Median Age
38.1
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| E O Young Jr Elementary Henderson, NC | 4.2 |
| Vaughan Elementary Macon, NC | 4.2 |
| Ahoskie Elementary Ahoskie, NC | 4.3 |
| Carver Elementary Henderson, NC | 4.3 |
| Farmer Elementary School Asheboro, NC | 4.3 |
| Mountain Discovery Bryson City, NC | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southside Ashpole Elementary
What grades does Southside Ashpole Elementary serve?
Southside Ashpole Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southside Ashpole Elementary?
Southside Ashpole Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Ashpole Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Ashpole Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Ashpole Elementary rank in NC?
Southside Ashpole Elementary ranks #2,312 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southside Ashpole Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Ashpole Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Southside Ashpole Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Ashpole Elementary has 32% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Southside Ashpole Elementary a charter school?
No, Southside Ashpole Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Ashpole Elementary a Title I school?
No, Southside Ashpole Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Ashpole Elementary?
98.6% of students at Southside Ashpole Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Robeson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (910) 422-3791
Resources & Links
District
Public Schools of Robeson County- District Enrollment
- 20,983
- Schools in District
- 37
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,767
- District Rank
- #25 of 36
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