NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Among the seven schools in Scotland County, South Johnson Elementary School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 632 students, while Laurel Hill Elementary School welcomed 627 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 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 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 name | City | Total School Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | Laurinburg | 1,353 |
| South Johnson Elementary School | Laurinburg | 632 |
| Laurel Hill Elementary School | Laurel Hill | 627 |
| Spring Hill Middle School | Laurinburg | 626 |
| Sycamore Lane Primary School | LAURINBURG | 373 |
| Sycamore Lane Elementary School | Laurinburg | 346 |
| Shaw Academy | Laurinburg | 65 |
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