South Robeson Middle School

South Robeson Middle School is a public middle school in Rowland, North Carolina, serving 344 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district, which is ranked 215 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Robeson Middle School consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores for mathematics, reading, and science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 18.8% to 41.6% in mathematics, 20.6% to 33.9% in reading, and 35.7% in science, compared to the state averages of 48.7% to 57.2% in mathematics, 51.9% to 54.2% in reading, and 60.1% in science. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than their peers. However, the school's performance for White students and students of low socioeconomic status is particularly concerning, with these groups consistently ranking in the bottom 25% of middle schools in the state.

Interestingly, the nearby middle schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County district, such as Red Springs Middle, Orrum Middle, Lumberton Junior, and Pembroke Middle, also perform below the state averages in academic achievement, but generally outperform South Robeson Middle School. The school's high poverty rate, limited resources, and lower-than-average student-teacher ratio may contribute to these challenges, and the district should consider implementing targeted interventions to address the educational disparities and provide a high-quality learning environment for its students.