Serving 234 students in grades 9-13, Scotland Early College High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotland Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Scotland Early College High School's student population of 234 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Scotland Early College High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotland Early College High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
26%
25%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotland Early College High School's ranking?
Scotland Early College High School is ranked #343 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Scotland Early College High School often compared to?
Scotland Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoke County High School, Reid Ross Classical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scotland Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Scotland Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Scotland Early College High School?
234 students attend Scotland Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Scotland Early College High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotland Early College High School?
Scotland Early College High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scotland Early College High School offer ?
Scotland Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotland Early College High School part of?
Scotland Early College High School is part of Scotland County Schools School District.
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