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Saint Pauls High

648 North Old Stage Rd, Saint Pauls, NC 28384Public Schools of Robeson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,151
Students
Total enrolled
90%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,227
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
21.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 39% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 32% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,151 students in grades 09–12 in Saint Pauls, North Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,227 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Saint Pauls High is a very large high in Saint Pauls, North Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 1,151 students. The district invests $14,227 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Saint Pauls High

1,151
Total Students
21.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution602 male · 549 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 1,138 students
Student Composition
14%
43%
22%
16%
White14%
Hispanic / Latino43%
Black22%
Multiracial5%
Native American16%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370393002244

Academic Outcomes at Saint Pauls High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
90%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28384

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,227Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,227
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,260
Student Support$2,703
Administration$1,707
Operations$2,134
Other$1,423
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,227 spent per student, an estimated $6,302 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
State government
60.4%
Local (property tax)
11.8%
Federal programs
27.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 90% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Prospect ElementaryMagnolia ElementarySaint Pauls ElementaryPembroke Elementary
+14 more
↓
Middle
Saint Pauls MiddleLumberton JuniorPembroke MiddleLittlefield Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Lumberton Senior HighPurnell Swett HighRed Springs HighFairmont High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRobeson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPublic Schools of Robeson County →
Phone: (910)865-4177
NCES ID: 370393002244
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Saint Pauls seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
Red Springs High
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Elem
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848 students · PK–08
● 29 opp100% FRL
High
Fairmont High
840 students · 09–12
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Elem
Magnolia Elementary
781 students · PK–08
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Mid
Saint Pauls Middle
708 students · 05–08
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Mid
Lumberton Junior
707 students · 06–08
● 35 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
648 North Old Stage Rd, Saint Pauls, NC 28384
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.