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.
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Total Students
21,206
Schools
37
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,612
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
37.7%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
UNC System requires minimum scores for admission eligibility.
Above average - may indicate need for PBIS or SEL programs
Rates per 1,000 students. Lower is generally better.
Source: NC Department of Public Instruction, 2024-25 School Year