Scotland High School is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina. It is a part of the Scotland County Schools district.
Serving 1,294 students in grades 9-12, Scotland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotland High School's student population of 1,294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Scotland High 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 Scotland High School is 0.67, 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
#1360 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
51%
24%
White
23%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)88%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Fighting Scot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotland High School's ranking?
Scotland High School is ranked #1360 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scotland High School?
The graduation rate of Scotland High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Scotland High School?
1,294 students attend Scotland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Scotland High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotland High School?
Scotland High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scotland High School offer ?
Scotland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotland High School part of?
Scotland High School is part of Scotland County Schools.
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