Best Salemburg Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 956 students in Salemburg, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Salemburg, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Salemburg, NC are Lakewood High School and Salemburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salemburg, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Salemburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Salemburg, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
245 Lakewood School Rd
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5171
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Salemburg Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E. College Street
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Salemburg, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Salemburg, NC include Lakewood High School and Salemburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Salemburg?
2 public schools are located in Salemburg.
What percentage of students in Salemburg go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Salemburg are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salemburg?
Salemburg public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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