Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Hill Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Laurel Hill, NC, covering an area of approximately 62.9 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Hill Elementary School's student population of 662 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Laurel Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Hill Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2141 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Hill Elementary School is ranked #2141 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Laurel Hill Elementary School?
662 students attend Laurel Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Laurel Hill Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Hill Elementary School?
Laurel Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laurel Hill Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Hill Elementary School part of?
Laurel Hill Elementary School is part of Scotland County Schools.
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