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6.0 avg / 10

Scotland County Schools School District

School District · Laurinburg, North Carolina

Students: 5,533
Teachers (FTE): 354
Estimated Scores: 10%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

10

5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,710

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#85 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,710

+$598 vs North Carolina median

District size

5,533 students

Typical than North Carolina median

About Scotland County Schools

Scotland County Schools is a Laurinburg, North Carolina school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,533 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $13,710 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Scotland County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is South Johnson Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Scotland County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 33.4%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Scotland County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.4%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Scotland County Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Laurinburg
Total Enrollment
5,533
Teachers (FTE)
354
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Scotland County Schools?

Scotland County Schools has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Scotland County Schools?

The average composite rating for Scotland County Schools is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Scotland County Schools?

Scotland County Schools spends $13,710 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Scotland County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Scotland County Schools is 15.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Scotland County Schools?

South Johnson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Scotland County Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Scotland County Schools?

Across schools in Scotland County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Scotland County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Scotland County Schools has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
36.6%
ELA Proficiency
33.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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