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#1774 of 2,648 schools in NC
W H Knuckles
Elementary School · Public Schools of Robeson County · Lumberton, NC
A Public Schools of Robeson County elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1520 Martin L King Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358
- Math 52% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs NC 50% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W H Knuckles score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where W H Knuckles 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High11,641/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lumberton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,756
Median home value
$106,200
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Norment ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–3 | 1.7 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Tanglewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Deep Branch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 364 | Compare → |
| East Robeson PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–3 | Not available | 519 | Compare → |
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
- #14 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
W H Knuckles is listed in Public Schools of Robeson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W H Knuckles
W H Knuckles is a public elementary school in Lumberton, NC, part of Public Schools of Robeson County, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,774 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W H Knuckles
What grades does W H Knuckles serve?
W H Knuckles serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend W H Knuckles?
W H Knuckles has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W H Knuckles?
The student-teacher ratio at W H Knuckles is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W H Knuckles rank in NC?
W H Knuckles ranks #1,774 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is W H Knuckles's MySchoolScout rating?
W H Knuckles 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 W H Knuckles?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W H Knuckles has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W H Knuckles a charter school?
No, W H Knuckles is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W H Knuckles a Title I school?
No, W H Knuckles is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W H Knuckles?
99.2% of students at W H Knuckles 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Robeson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.7%
- Phone
- (910) 671-6020
- Area population (ZIP 28358)
- 33,745
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
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 28358; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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