St. Pauls: Schools & Education
St. Pauls schools: 20 public schools. Lumberton Senior High is the largest at 1,935 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 21,053 students.
- ~71 residents per school (vs North Carolina ~945).
K-12 Schools
38 K-12 schools serving the area — about 71 residents per school. 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (38)
| School Districts · Districts | Public Schools of Robeson Coun, Southeastern Academy, Public Schools of Robeson Coun, Public Schools of Robeson Coun, Public Schools of Robeson Coun |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 3700040, 3700346, 3700474, 3702250, 3703930 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 9,463 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 561 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.90 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 8,972 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 94.8% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | University of North Carolina at Pembroke |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of North Carolina at Pembroke |
| Nearest College · City | Pembroke |
| Nearest College · Phone | 9,105,216,000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 11 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | St. Pauls Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 221 W Broad St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 9,108,654,002 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 28,384 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1612 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.6% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12