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#1823 of 2,648 schools in NC
Scotland High School
High School · Scotland County Schools · Laurinburg, NC
A Scotland County Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 West Church St, Laurinburg, NC 28352
- Math 47% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Scotland High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Scotland High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,976/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurinburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,635
Median home value
$112,300
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Cornerstone AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Scotland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Shaw AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | Not available | 120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scotland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scotland High School is listed in Scotland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scotland High School
Scotland High School is a public high school in Laurinburg, NC, part of Scotland County Schools, serving approximately 1,361 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,823 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scotland High School
What grades does Scotland High School serve?
Scotland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Scotland High School?
Scotland High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotland High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scotland High School rank in NC?
Scotland High School ranks #1,823 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Scotland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scotland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Scotland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scotland High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Scotland High School a charter school?
No, Scotland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scotland High School a Title I school?
No, Scotland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scotland High School?
99.6% of students at Scotland High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Scotland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (910) 276-7370
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28352)
- 24,177
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28352; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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