Lakewood High

245 Lakewood School Rd
Salemburg, NC 28385

www.sampson.k12.nc.us/o/lhs

475 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lakewood High School, located in Salemburg, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Sampson County School district. As a small, community-focused high school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.

Beyond the classroom, Lakewood High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs designed to foster well-rounded students. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the faculty and staff work to ensure that each student receives individual attention, helping them navigate their high school years while building the character and skills necessary for the future. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, academic programs, and administrative news, the school maintains an updated presence through the official Sampson County Schools website.

475

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	168
Black	121
Asian	1
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

Hispanic
168 (35.4%)
White
154 (32.4%)
Black
121 (25.5%)
Two or More
29 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sampson County Schools
Phone:	(910)525-5171
Website:	http://www.sampson.k12.nc.us/o/lhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 144

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 110