Lumberton Senior High School vs. Purnell Swett High School
Should I attend Lumberton Senior High School or Purnell Swett High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lumberton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Purnell Swett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,810 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 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,607 students in grades 9-12, Purnell Swett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,810 students
1,607 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1734 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1483 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
629
511
Grade 10 Students
478
409
Grade 11 Students
415
353
Grade 12 Students
288
334
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
25%
80%
% Asian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
18%
4%
% Black
29%
10%
% White
20%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
