Serving 1,894 students in grades 9-12, Lumberton Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,894 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lumberton Senior High serves the eastern part of Lumberton, NC, covering an area of approximately 182.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lumberton Senior High School's student population of 1,894 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,894 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lumberton Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lumberton Senior High School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
22%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
73%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2002–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lumberton Senior High School's ranking?
Lumberton Senior High School is ranked #1632 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lumberton Senior High School often compared to?
Lumberton Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Purnell Swett High School, Red Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lumberton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lumberton Senior High School is 73%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Lumberton Senior High School?
1,894 students attend Lumberton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Lumberton Senior High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lumberton Senior High School?
Lumberton Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lumberton Senior High School offer ?
Lumberton Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lumberton Senior High School part of?
Lumberton Senior High School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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