Scotland High School had the highest enrollment among Scotland County schools, welcoming 1,304 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Among the 10 schools in Scotland County, Laurel Hill Elementary School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 636 students, while Spring Hill Middle School welcomed 623 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.
Scotland High School is part of Scotland County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Scotland County and has a main office in Laurinburg.
In the previous school year, Scotland High School also had the highest number of students among Scotland County schools.
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 | City | Total School Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | Laurinburg | 1,304 |
| Laurel Hill Elementary School | Laurel Hill | 636 |
| Spring Hill Middle School | Laurinburg | 623 |
| Carver Middle School | Laurel Hill | 602 |
| South Johnson Elementary School | Laurinburg | 598 |
| Wagram Elementary School | Wagram | 459 |
| Sycamore Lane Primary School | LAURINBURG | 365 |
| Sycamore Lane Elementary School | Laurinburg | 326 |
| Scotland Early College High | Laurinburg | 236 |
| Shaw Academy | Laurinburg | 132 |
