Serving 1,142 students in grades 9-12, Saint Pauls 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Saint Pauls High serves the northeast part of its school district in Saint Pauls, NC, covering an area of approximately 158.6 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 10.3 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saint Pauls High School's student population of 1,142 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,142 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Saint Pauls 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 Saint Pauls High School is 0.71, which is less 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
#1600 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
15%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
46%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
13%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
Showing 2002–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Pauls High School's ranking?
Saint Pauls High School is ranked #1600 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Saint Pauls High School often compared to?
Saint Pauls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saint Pauls High School?
The graduation rate of Saint Pauls High School is 85%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Saint Pauls High School?
1,142 students attend Saint Pauls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Saint Pauls High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saint Pauls High School?
Saint Pauls High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saint Pauls High School offer ?
Saint Pauls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saint Pauls High School part of?
Saint Pauls High School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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