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 County Schools roughly covers 10 schools within Scotland County and has a main office in Laurinburg.
Among the 10 schools in Scotland County Schools, Scotland High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,304 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina’s public schools face a significant funding gap. The state’s per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina’s public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
North Carolina’s public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Scotland High School | 1,304 |
| Laurel Hill Elementary School | 636 |
| Spring Hill Middle School | 623 |
| Carver Middle School | 602 |
| South Johnson Elementary School | 598 |
| Wagram Elementary School | 459 |
| Sycamore Lane Primary School | 365 |
| Sycamore Lane Elementary School | 326 |
| Scotland Early College High | 236 |
| Shaw Academy | 132 |
