- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lumberton, NC
Lumberton Junior
Federal NCES profile for Lumberton Junior, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370393002236
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lumberton Junior earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 14
- public schools in Lumberton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lumberton Junior has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lumberton Junior ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Lumberton, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393002236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Lumberton Junior shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 370393002236 · Lumberton, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 18.2:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Lumberton Junior shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lumberton Junior in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 655
Lumberton Junior
655 students
What this shows Lumberton Junior reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lumberton Junior compares
Lumberton Junior is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,767
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 276 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
White 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Lumberton Junior is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lumberton Junior Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lumberton Junior's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lumberton Junior
How many students attend Lumberton Junior?
Lumberton Junior has 655 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lumberton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumberton Junior?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumberton Junior is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lumberton Junior?
99.6% of students at Lumberton Junior are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lumberton Junior?
The largest demographic group at Lumberton Junior is African American at 47.2% of enrollment, in Lumberton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lumberton Junior?
Lumberton Junior has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lumberton Junior rank among public schools in Lumberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lumberton Junior ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Lumberton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lumberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Lumberton Junior, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.