Lakewood High School

245 Lakewood School Rd
Salemburg, NC 28385
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 456 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Lakewood High School's student population of 456 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
456 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakewood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#799 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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70-74%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
29%
20%
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Black
26%
25%
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White
38%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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75-79%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakewood High School's ranking?
Lakewood High School is ranked #799 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lakewood High School often compared to?
Lakewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hobbton High School, Midway High School, Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
456 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lakewood High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakewood High School offer ?
Lakewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakewood High School part of?
Lakewood High School is part of Sampson County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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