Serving 1,164 students in grades 9-12, Saint Pauls High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,164 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saint Pauls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Saint Pauls High School's student population of 1,164 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Saint Pauls High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Pauls High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1600 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
45%
21%
Black
20%
25%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Pauls High School's ranking?
Saint Pauls High School is ranked #1600 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Saint Pauls High School often compared to?
Saint Pauls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saint Pauls High School?
The graduation rate of Saint Pauls High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Saint Pauls High School?
1,164 students attend Saint Pauls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Saint Pauls High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saint Pauls High School?
Saint Pauls High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saint Pauls High School offer ?
Saint Pauls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saint Pauls High School part of?
Saint Pauls High School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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