For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 344 students in Rowland, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in Rowland, NC is South Robeson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowland, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Rowland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rowland, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Robeson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3268 South Robeson Road
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rowland, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
408 W Chapel St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3983
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3983
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3268 South Robeson Rd
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
607 S Martin L King Jr St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rowland, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rowland, NC include South Robeson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rowland?
1 public middle schools are located in Rowland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowland?
Rowland public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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