For the 2025 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Lakewood School Rd
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5171
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E. College Street
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
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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