Elementary Schools in Public Schools of Robeson County

The Public Schools of Robeson County in North Carolina operate 22 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 216 out of 242 districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant academic challenges.

While most schools in the district struggle academically, with many having less than 50% of students proficient in math and reading, a few schools stand out as potential high-performers. East Robeson Primary has exceptional test scores, with 86.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math and 78.2% proficient or better in reading. Tanglewood Elementary and Union Elementary have also demonstrated strong historical performance and recent improvements in proficiency rates. Additionally, Oxendine Elementary has high math proficiency rates across grades 4-6.

The district's schools face significant challenges, with all 22 schools having extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The diverse student populations, with high percentages of Native American and Hispanic students, also highlight the need for equitable educational opportunities. While funding per student is below the state average, the presence of these standout schools suggests that with the right strategies and resources, meaningful improvements are possible for the Public Schools of Robeson County.