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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,616 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 32% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
5,616 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Scotland County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#271 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
903 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
16%
1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
224 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
20%
# Black Students
2,707 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
48%
25%
# White Students
1,355 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
24%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
373 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
163
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
435
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
415
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
401
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
399
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
387
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
412
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
440
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
410
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
455
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
490
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
467
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
407
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
335
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,613 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,117 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,613
$11,229
Spending / Student
$13,117
$11,655
Best Scotland County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scotland Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 W. Covington Street
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4336
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4336
Grades: 9-13
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Shaw Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18700 Old Wire Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Scotland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 1,445 students
Rank: #44.
South Johnson Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22801 Airbase Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 369-0590
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 369-0590
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #66.
Laurel Hill Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Wagram Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
Sycamore Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Sycamore Lane
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Grades: 3-5
| 357 students
Rank: #99.
Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Fieldcrest Road
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-4669
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-4669
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sycamore Lane Primary
Magnet School
2098 Elm Ave
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Grades: PK-2
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scotland County Schools School District?
Scotland County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,616 students.
What is the rank of Scotland County Schools School District?
Scotland County Schools School District is ranked #268 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 7% 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 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Scotland County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,117 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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