Top 10 Best Scotland County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,440 students in Scotland County, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 407 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Scotland County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Scotland County, NC are Scotland Early College High School, Scotland High School and Shaw Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Scotland County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Scotland County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scotland Early College High School
Math: ≥90%
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
615 W. Covington Street
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4336
Grades: 9-13
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Scotland High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 1,339 students
Rank: #33.
Shaw Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18700 Old Wire Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
South Johnson Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13100 Old Johns Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-2469
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Hill Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22801 Airbase Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 369-0590
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Carver Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18601 Fieldcrest Road
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-4669
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Laurel Hill Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11340 Old Wire Road
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #88.
Wagram Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24081 Main Street
Wagram, NC 28396
(910) 369-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Sycamore Lane Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Sycamore Lane
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Grades: 3-5
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sycamore Lane Primary
2098 Elm Ave
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Grades: PK-2
| 403 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Scotland County, NC

Scotland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
615 W Covington St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4312
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
815 Mcgirts Bridge Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4308
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Po Box 1575
Laurinburg, NC 28353
(910) 276-6635
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
The Laurinburg Homework Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
17160 Plant Road
Laurinburg, NC 28353
(910) 277-8010
Grades: 8-12
| 95 students
831 N Gill St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4336
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
14241 Oil Mill Rd
Gibson, NC 28343
(910) 268-4480
Grades: K-5
| 171 students
9801 Malloy Ave
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-3601
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1000 W Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
18700 Old Wire Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
17200 Barnes Bridge Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4356
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2100 Sycamore Ln
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Scotland County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Scotland County, NC include Scotland Early College High School, Scotland High School and Shaw Academy.
How many public schools are located in Scotland County, NC?
10 public schools are located in Scotland County, NC.
What percentage of students in Scotland County, NC go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Scotland County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland County, NC?
Scotland County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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