Purnell Swett High
- 1,583 Students
- 87.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 18.2:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (910)521-3253 Phone
- http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/school… Website
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Purnell Swett High
Pembroke, NC 28372
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (46.5)
1,583
Students
87.0
Teachers
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
(910)521-3253
Phone
http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cf…
Website
Located in Pembroke, NORTH CAROLINA (ZIP 28372), Purnell Swett High is a High school serving grades 09–12 in the Public Schools of Robeson County district.
Key statistics: 1,583 students enrolled; a 18.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
1,583.0
State avg: 778.0
▲ 103% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 7% better
Free Lunch %
99.5%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 30% worse
School Details
School Name
Purnell Swett High
NCESSCH ID
370393002102
State School ID
NC-780-420
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
11344 Deep Branch Road
City
Pembroke
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28372
County
Robeson County
Metro Area
Lumberton, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3708
State Leg. Upper
37024
State Leg. Lower
37047
Latitude
34.6961
Longitude
-79.2467
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
1,583
Total Students
87.0
Teachers FTE
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
87.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 87.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 1,575 | 99.5% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Public Schools of Robeson County
LEAID
3703930
State LEA ID
NC-780
Phone
(910)671-6000
Website
http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lumberton
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$287,025K
Federal Revenue
$80,801K
State Revenue
$179,354K
Local Revenue
$26,870K
Total Expenditure
$299,727K
Instruction Exp.
$161,274K
Support Services
$88,467K
Other Current Exp.
$21,001K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Purnell Swett High, answered using official NCES data.