For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 7,270 students in Robeson County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Robeson County, NC are Southeastern Academy, Old Main Stream Academy and Cis Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Robeson County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Robeson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Robeson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Old Main Stream Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 North Odum Street
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 775-9191
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 775-9191
Gr: K-7 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Cis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
818 West 3rd Street
Lumberton, NC 28359
(910) 521-1669
Lumberton, NC 28359
(910) 521-1669
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10928 Us 301 North
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 671-6070
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 671-6070
Gr: PK-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Littlefield Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9674 Nc Hwy 41 N
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Gr: 4-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4024 Missouri Road
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 521-4766
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 521-4766
Gr: PK-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Pembroke Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8910 Deep Branch Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 522-5013
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 522-5013
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Parkton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Green Street
Parkton, NC 28371
(910) 858-3951
Parkton, NC 28371
(910) 858-3951
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Lumberton Junior
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
82 Marion Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Saint Pauls Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 W Shaw St
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-4070
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-4070
Gr: 5-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Orrum Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1684 South Creek Road
Orrum, NC 28369
(910) 628-8408
Orrum, NC 28369
(910) 628-8408
Gr: 5-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Fairmont Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 Iona St
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-4363
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-4363
Gr: 5-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
South Robeson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3268 South Robeson Road
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Red Springs Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Second Avenue
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-3883
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-3883
Gr: 5-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Robeson County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Robeson County, NC include Southeastern Academy, Old Main Stream Academy and Cis Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Robeson County?
14 public middle schools are located in Robeson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Robeson County?
Robeson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Robeson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Robeson County include: Cis Academy vs. Pembroke Middle School, Pembroke Middle School vs. Cis Academy, Lumberton Junior vs. Magnolia Elementary School
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