Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salemburg Elementary 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 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Salemburg Elementary serves the western part of its school district in Salemburg, NC, covering an area of approximately 85.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salemburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Salemburg Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Salemburg Elementary 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 Salemburg Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1484 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
49%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-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 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
5%
Showing 2005–2016. View full 18-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 Salemburg Elementary School's ranking?
Salemburg Elementary School is ranked #1484 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Salemburg Elementary School often compared to?
Salemburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roseboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Salemburg Elementary School?
502 students attend Salemburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Salemburg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salemburg Elementary School?
Salemburg Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salemburg Elementary School offer ?
Salemburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salemburg Elementary School part of?
Salemburg Elementary School is part of Sampson County Schools.
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