Summary:
The Lumberton Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single high school, Lumberton High School, which educates students in grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 1,232 students. This school has demonstrated strong academic performance and notable improvements, making it a standout choice for families in the area.
Lumberton High School has shown remarkable year-over-year growth, jumping from a 3-star rating (66th percentile) in 2024-2025 to a 4-star rating (80th percentile) in 2025-2026, moving up 282 spots in state rankings. The school boasts an impressive 96.3% graduation rate and an exceptionally low 0.4% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school outperformed the state average in every subject tested, with particularly strong results in English I Reading (73.14% proficient vs. state 55.43%) and Biology (83.61% proficient vs. state 70.51%). The most dramatic improvement came in Algebra I, where proficiency jumped from 37.96% to 63.25% in just one year, suggesting effective new teaching strategies or interventions.
With a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 and per-student spending of $9,201 (below the national average), Lumberton High School operates efficiently while delivering above-average results. About 32.87% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a diverse socioeconomic mix. One interesting nuance is that the school's Algebra I proficiency (63.25%) is lower than the district average (73.47%), which may indicate data from other campuses like a 9th grade center is included in the district figure. Overall, this school provides a strong educational foundation with consistent academic excellence and a clear trajectory of improvement.
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