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Scotland County Schools welcomed 5,369 students in 2022-23 school year

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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

There were 5,369 students enrolled in Scotland County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.3% more 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 1,353 students in the 2022-23 school year.

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.

Enrollment in Scotland County Schools Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Scotland County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Scotland High School1,353
Carver Middle School657
South Johnson Elementary School632
Laurel Hill Elementary School627
Spring Hill Middle School626
Wagram Elementary School466
Sycamore Lane Primary School373
Sycamore Lane Elementary School346
Scotland Early College High224
Shaw Academy65

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