Public Schools of Robeson County

Public Schools of Robeson County serves 21,206 students across 37 schools in a town locale, with recent enrollment growing 2.0% year-over-year. The district operates 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools with 1,309 teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

Academic performance falls below state benchmarks in core subjects. Math proficiency stands at 37.7% compared to the state average of 56.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 32.4% versus the state average of 51.4%. The district's graduation rate of 83.5% exceeds the state average of 78.7%. Chronic absenteeism at 40.7% represents a significant operational challenge.

The student population reflects distinct characteristics: 98.5% qualify as economically disadvantaged, 14.5% are English learners, and 11.9% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 22.7% Hispanic, 22.6% Black, 9.8% White, and 0.6% Asian students.

Financially, the district operates a $244.8 million budget with per-pupil spending of $11,612, slightly below the state average of $11,933. Revenue distribution relies heavily on state sources at 65.0%, supplemented by federal funding at 25.7% and local sources at 9.3%. This funding structure reflects the district's economic composition and reliance on state and federal support relative to local tax revenue generation.