Lakewood High

Summary:

Lakewood High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Salemburg, North Carolina, with a student population of 479. The school is part of the Sampson County Schools district, which is ranked 130 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakewood High faces several academic challenges. Its end-of-course (EOC) test scores are generally lower than the Sampson County Schools district and North Carolina state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.7% in Math I to 58.5% in Math III. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 169 out of 514 North Carolina high schools in 2018-2019 to 417 out of 640 in the 2023-2024 school year. Lakewood High's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 263 out of 437 high schools for African American students, 213 out of 454 for Hispanic students, and 410 out of 553 for White students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Sampson County Schools district, such as Hobbton High and Midway High, Lakewood High's academic performance is generally lower. However, one notable exception is Sampson Early College High, which is also part of the Sampson County Schools district and has significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates above 90% in many EOC subjects and a statewide ranking in the top 5% of North Carolina high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 245 Lakewood School Rd
       Salemburg, NC  28385-9118


(910) 525-5171

District: Sampson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
417th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,549 Help


Feeder schools for Lakewood High:

Elementary:    Roseboro Elementary
    Salemburg Elementary
Middle:    Roseboro-Salemburg Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.7%
Hispanic:
30.9%
African American:
25.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakewood High ranks worse than 65.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Sampson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lakewood High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.7%), Hispanic (30.9%), African American (25.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakewood High is 14.6, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Sampson County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakewood High is $10,549, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Sampson County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakewood High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakewood High 417th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Lakewood High in the ranking list.)

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Sampson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sampson County Schools 130th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakewood High

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Rank History for all students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.38 320th 431 25.8%
2007 47.45 250th 453 44.8%
2008 40.33 318th 477 33.3%
2009 55.88 205th 490 58.2%
2010 49.03 291st 499 41.7%
2011 48.58 297th 506 41.3%
2012 42.84 294th 502 41.4%
2013 32.73 293rd 505 42.0%
2014 15.42 380th 451 15.7%
2015 27.11 353rd 531 33.5%
2016 28.73 323rd 507 36.3%
2017 31.27 307th 476 35.5%
2018 39.61 271st 469 42.2%
2019 56.19 169th 514 67.1%
2021 31.87 385th 594 35.2%
2022 43.06 333rd 621 46.4%
2023 28.55 442nd 626 29.4%
2024 33.56 417th 640 34.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.26 221st 226 2.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.34 54th 226 76.1%
2024 43.86 121st 262 53.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.83 173rd 349 50.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 188th 424 55.7%
2019 67.32 52nd 446 88.3%
2021 41.39 181st 432 58.1%
2022 43.95 254th 544 53.3%
2023 43.42 288th 597 51.8%
2024 38.27 352nd 613 42.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.22 295th 449 34.3%
2019 63.04 126th 475 73.5%
2021 31.84 288th 475 39.4%
2022 45.54 315th 594 47.0%
2023 24.99 451st 588 23.3%
2024 36.54 382nd 602 36.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.49 126th 349 63.9%
2019 33.87 240th 364 34.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.19 211th 325 35.1%
2022 55.92 215th 398 46.0%
2023 40.17 306th 403 24.1%
2024 54.55 240th 403 40.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.42 278th 463 40.0%
2019 46.82 214th 488 56.1%
2021 30.44 299th 481 37.8%
2022 39.93 335th 585 42.7%
2023 30.72 414th 602 31.2%
2024 29.91 429th 607 29.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.22 163rd 359 54.6%
2019 68.75 50th 369 86.4%
2021 50.68 113th 364 69.0%
2022 46.43 186th 430 56.7%
2023 38.78 235th 434 45.9%
2024 36.27 263rd 437 39.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.70 103rd 340 69.7%
2019 62.18 59th 354 83.3%
2021 27.67 268th 370 27.6%
2022 55.21 147th 436 66.3%
2023 35.91 276th 449 38.5%
2024 45.70 213th 454 53.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lakewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.63 310th 427 27.4%
2019 44.59 222nd 444 50.0%
2021 33.87 264th 439 39.9%
2022 48.69 265th 534 50.4%
2023 32.59 387th 537 27.9%
2024 30.31 410th 553 25.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lakewood High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 328 196 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1989 314 210 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 527
1990 326 216 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1991 316 201 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 526
1992 320 238 2 4 4 n/a n/a -6 562
1993 315 237 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 340 222 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 306 231 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 545
1996 306 231 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 545
1997 293 256 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 557
1998 276 257 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 545
1999 271 225 0 8 5 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 267 205 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 275 210 1 12 7 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 268 186 4 25 8 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 268 186 4 25 8 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 287 200 3 23 10 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 261 214 3 39 10 n/a n/a 0 527
2006 269 213 1 32 8 n/a n/a 0 523
2007 233 207 3 43 7 n/a n/a 11 504
2008 220 175 3 43 2 n/a n/a 11 454
2009 219 191 1 44 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2010 229 196 1 52 3 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 225 177 0 68 3 0 20 0 493
2012 219 162 1 77 5 0 50 0 514
2013 238 176 2 76 6 0 38 0 536
2014 222 170 4 90 8 0 34 0 528
2015 230 154 5 90 3 0 34 0 516
2016 250 158 2 90 1 0 19 0 520
2017 256 163 2 106 2 1 19 0 549
2018 238 148 0 105 2 1 29 0 523
2019 215 139 0 124 3 1 26 0 508
2020 200 126 0 125 1 2 21 0 475
2021 178 129 0 130 2 1 24 0 464
2022 173 119 0 132 3 1 28 0 456
2023 176 120 1 148 1 0 33 0 479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakewood High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 38.0 13.8 26.9
1989 527 38.0 13.8 30.6
1990 547 38.0 14.3 32.2
1991 526 40.0 13.1 33.5
1992 562 40.0 14.0 24.2
1993 562 37.0 15.2 33.8
1994 569 36.0 15.8 33.2
1995 545 34.0 16.0 33
1996 545 34.0 16.0 33
1997 557 36.0 15.5 30.2
1998 545 39.0 14.0 32.3
1999 509 39.0 13.1 46.2
2000 487 38.0 12.8 46.8
2001 505 41.0 12.3 46.1
2002 491 41.0 12.0 62.9
2003 491 41.0 12.0 62.9
2004 523 43.0 12.2 58.7
2005 527 38.0 13.9 57.5
2006 523 38.0 13.8 54.5
2007 504 36.4 13.8 63.1
2008 454 36.6 12.4 n/a
2009 457 35.6 12.8 n/a
2010 481 35.6 13.5 63.2
2011 493 36.3 13.5 69
2012 514 34.6 14.8 68.1
2013 536 35.5 15.0 67.9
2014 528 36.6 14.4 70.6
2015 516 37.0 13.9 69.2
2016 520 36.0 14.4 68.3
2017 549 34.3 16.0 95.1
2018 523 33.6 15.5 99.4
2019 508 32.8 15.4 97.2
2020 475 30.2 15.7 98.5
2021 464 31.9 14.5 98.5
2022 456 34.5 13.1 99.3
2023 479 32.6 14.6 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakewood High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 38.0 13.8 26.9
1989 527 38.0 13.8 30.6
1990 547 38.0 14.3 32.2
1991 526 40.0 13.1 33.5
1992 562 40.0 14.0 24.2
1993 562 37.0 15.2 33.8
1994 569 36.0 15.8 33.2
1995 545 34.0 16.0 33
1996 545 34.0 16.0 33
1997 557 36.0 15.5 30.2
1998 545 39.0 14.0 32.3
1999 509 39.0 13.1 46.2
2000 487 38.0 12.8 46.8
2001 505 41.0 12.3 46.1
2002 491 41.0 12.0 62.9
2003 491 41.0 12.0 62.9
2004 523 43.0 12.2 58.7
2005 527 38.0 13.9 57.5
2006 523 38.0 13.8 54.5
2007 504 36.4 13.8 63.1
2008 454 36.6 12.4 n/a
2009 457 35.6 12.8 n/a
2010 481 35.6 13.5 63.2
2011 493 36.3 13.5 69
2012 514 34.6 14.8 68.1
2013 536 35.5 15.0 67.9
2014 528 36.6 14.4 70.6
2015 516 37.0 13.9 69.2
2016 520 36.0 14.4 68.3
2017 549 34.3 16.0 95.1
2018 523 33.6 15.5 99.4
2019 508 32.8 15.4 97.2
2020 475 30.2 15.7 98.5
2021 464 31.9 14.5 98.5
2022 456 34.5 13.1 99.3
2023 479 32.6 14.6 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakewood High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,417 (13.4%) $9,132 (86.6%) $10,549

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakewood High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 514 High schoolsRanks 442nd of 626 High schools
 37.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Lakewood High)4737.8
 9.2%
   End of Course Biology (Sampson County Schools)54.446.9
 7.5%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Lakewood High)61.247.5
 13.7%
   End of Course English II (Sampson County Schools)65.454
 11.4%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Lakewood High)61.538.7
 22.8%
   End of Course Math I (Sampson County Schools)64.846
 18.8%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Lakewood High)60.839.3
 21.5%
   End of Course Math III (Sampson County Schools)55.371.7
 16.4%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students508479
 5.7%
African American139120
 13.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian01
Hispanic124148
 19.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White215176
 18.1%
Two or More Races2633
 26.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.2%99.4%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood High

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Lakewood High.

Lakewood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Roseboro Elementary
Elementary : Salemburg Elementary
Middle : Roseboro-Salemburg Middle

Lakewood High ranks 417th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lakewood High are 37% White, 31% Hispanic, 25% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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