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Public Schools of Robeson County

North Carolina · Public School District
36
Schools
21,029
Students
$14,227
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
98.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+46pp vs nat'l
84.0%
Graduation Rate
-2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Public Schools of Robeson County is a public school district in North Carolina serving 21,029 students across 36 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 8 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,227 is near the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (36)
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fairmont Middle05–08318
Littlefield Middle04–08658
Lumberton Junior06–08707
Orrum Middle05–08297
Pembroke Middle06–08698
Red Springs Middle05–08596
Saint Pauls Middle05–08708
South Robeson Middle School06–08369
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fairmont High09–12840
Lumberton Senior High09–121,935
PSRC Early College at RCC09–13225
Purnell Swett High09–121,608
Red Springs High09–12851
Saint Pauls High09–121,151
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Robeson Co Career CtrUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,227Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
State
60.4%
Local (property tax)
11.8%
Federal
27.8%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
21,029
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 36 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Public Schools of Robeson County has 36 public schools, serving a total of 21,029 students.
What is the graduation rate for Public Schools of Robeson County?
The graduation rate is 84.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Public Schools of Robeson County spend per student?
Public Schools of Robeson County spends $14,227 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Public Schools of Robeson County?
99% of students in Public Schools of Robeson County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Public Schools of Robeson County?
No, Public Schools of Robeson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Public Schools of Robeson County serve?
Public Schools of Robeson County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Public Schools of Robeson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Public Schools of Robeson County is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.