South Robeson High School (Closed 2020)

3268 South Robeson Rd
Rowland, NC 28383
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, South Robeson 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(18-19)
15-19%
42%
(18-19)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
56%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
30%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
(18-19)
90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Robeson High School?
The graduation rate of South Robeson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Robeson High School?
450 students attend South Robeson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South Robeson High School students are American Indian, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Robeson High School?
South Robeson High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Robeson High School offer ?
South Robeson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Robeson High School part of?
South Robeson High School is part of Public Schools Of Robeson County School District.

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