For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,233 students in Scotland County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Scotland County, NC are South Johnson Elementary School, Laurel Hill Elementary School and Wagram Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Scotland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Scotland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Old Johns Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-2469
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-2469
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11340 Old Wire Road
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-2111
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Wagram Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24081 Main Street
Wagram, NC 28396
(910) 369-2252
Wagram, NC 28396
(910) 369-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
2098 Elm Ave
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Scotland County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Scotland County, NC include South Johnson Elementary School, Laurel Hill Elementary School and Wagram Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scotland County?
4 public preschools are located in Scotland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland County?
Scotland County public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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