Purnell Swett High
Pembroke, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 57.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 60 | 55 | 57 |
| School achievement score | 54.2 | 54.5 | 56.7 |
| Reading and math | 36.6% | 29.5% | 41.5% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 30.9% | 32.3% | 37% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 77.4% | 81.3% | 84.1% |
| Math course rigor | 93.4% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 49.6% | 52% | 25.3% |
| School growth score | 82.4 | 57 | 59.3 |
| Growth status | Met | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
5.288 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 34.437 | 9.849 | 5.288 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
547.26 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 589.40 | 504.27 | 547.26 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,665 | 1,597 |
| Suspended out of school | 23.5% · 391 | 23.9% · 381 |
| Suspended in school | 5.9% · 99 | 5.4% · 86 |
| Expelled | 0.1% · 1 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
1,604 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino4.4%
White2.8%
Black or African American9.5%
Asian0.1%
Two or More Races2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native80.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
- Title I
- Y
Public school directory
NCES ID 370393002102
- District
- Public Schools Of Robeson County
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,604 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90.3
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24