Scotland County Schools School District

322 S Main St
Laurinburg, NC 28352-3855
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Scotland County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,440 students in Scotland County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Scotland County Schools School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
5,440 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
393 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Scotland County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NC)
#262 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Scotland County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Scotland County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Scotland County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Scotland County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
878 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
16%
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
206 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
20%
# Black Students
2,616 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
48%
25%
# White Students
1,357 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
25%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
333 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
155
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
387
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
388
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
386
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
382
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
403
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
439
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
412
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
442
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
458
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
449
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
436
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
336
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
367
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,021 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,541 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Scotland County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$74 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Scotland County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,021
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Scotland County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,541
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Scotland County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Scotland County Schools School District 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Scotland County Schools School District?
Scotland County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,440 students.
What is the rank of Scotland County Schools School District?
Scotland County Schools School District is ranked #260 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland County Schools School District?
48% of Scotland County Schools School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scotland County Schools School District?
Scotland County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Scotland County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,541 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 5,440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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