Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, W H Knuckles 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W H Knuckles serves the southeast part of Lumberton, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest residential point about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
W H Knuckles's student population of 382 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
W H Knuckles 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 W H Knuckles is 0.62, 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
#2143 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
22%
Black
55%
24%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W H Knuckles's ranking?
W H Knuckles is ranked #2143 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend W H Knuckles?
382 students attend W H Knuckles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of W H Knuckles students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W H Knuckles?
W H Knuckles has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does W H Knuckles offer ?
W H Knuckles offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W H Knuckles part of?
W H Knuckles is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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