- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rowland, NC
South Robeson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Robeson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370393003511
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Robeson Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rowland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Robeson Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Robeson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rowland, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393003511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
South Robeson Middle School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 370393003511 · Rowland, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 14.3:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
South Robeson Middle School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Robeson Middle School 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 344
South Robeson Middle School
344 students
What this shows South Robeson Middle School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Robeson Middle School compares
South Robeson Middle School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
White 4.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, South Robeson Middle School 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 South Robeson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Robeson Middle School'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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Robeson Middle School
How many students attend South Robeson Middle School?
South Robeson Middle School has 344 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rowland, NC. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Robeson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Robeson Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Robeson Middle School?
98.9% of students at South Robeson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Robeson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Robeson Middle School is African American at 42.4% of enrollment, in Rowland, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Robeson Middle School?
South Robeson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 South Robeson Middle School rank among public schools in Rowland?
By Resource Investment Index, South Robeson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rowland, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides South Robeson Middle School, 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.