How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Public Schools of Robeson County | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lumberton, North Carolina | Cary, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 21,206 | 159,778 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 197 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Public Schools of Robeson County | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,227 | $14,074 |
| Federal Revenue | 27.8% | 16.6% |
| State Revenue | 60.4% | 54.5% |
| Local Revenue | 11.8% | 28.9% |
Public Schools of Robeson County
Federal State Local
Wake County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Public Schools of Robeson County | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.8% | 38.9% |
| African American | 24.3% | 23.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% | 21.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 11.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.6% | 38.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Public Schools of Robeson County | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 517 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 31 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 353.7:1 | 351.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.4% | 26.5% |
School Types
Public Schools of Robeson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wake County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.