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#1629 of 2,648 schools in NC
Shaw Academy
High School · Scotland County Schools · Laurinburg, NC
A Scotland County Schools high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18700 Old Wire Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shaw Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shaw Academy 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Scotland County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,361 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scotland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Shaw Academy is listed in Scotland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shaw Academy
Shaw Academy is a public high school in Laurinburg, NC, part of Scotland County Schools, serving approximately 120 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,629 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shaw Academy
What grades does Shaw Academy serve?
Shaw Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Shaw Academy?
Shaw Academy has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Academy is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shaw Academy rank in NC?
Shaw Academy ranks #1,629 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Shaw Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Shaw Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Shaw Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shaw Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shaw Academy a charter school?
No, Shaw Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shaw Academy a Title I school?
No, Shaw Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shaw Academy?
97.5% of students at Shaw Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Scotland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.7%
- Phone
- (910) 276-0611
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28352)
- 24,177
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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