There were 5,281 students enrolled in Scotland County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.6% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Scotland High School registered the highest enrollment among Scotland County’s 10 schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 1,304 students.
North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.
If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.
| School name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | 1,353 | 1,304 | -3.6% |
| Laurel Hill Elementary School | 627 | 636 | 1.4% |
| Spring Hill Middle School | 626 | 623 | -0.5% |
| Carver Middle School | 657 | 602 | -8.4% |
| South Johnson Elementary School | 632 | 598 | -5.4% |
| Wagram Elementary School | 466 | 459 | -1.5% |
| Sycamore Lane Primary School | 373 | 365 | -2.1% |
| Sycamore Lane Elementary School | 346 | 326 | -5.8% |
| Scotland Early College High | 224 | 236 | 5.4% |
| Shaw Academy | 65 | 132 | 103.1% |
