How do these districts compare?
| Metric | McDowell County Schools | Scotland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion, North Carolina | Laurinburg, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 5,776 | 5,624 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | McDowell County Schools | Scotland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,112 | $13,710 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.4% | 19.8% |
| State Revenue | 58.7% | 62.8% |
| Local Revenue | 16.9% | 17.3% |
McDowell County Schools
Federal State Local
Scotland County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | McDowell County Schools | Scotland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 22.3% |
| African American | 2.5% | 50.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 14.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 7.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.9% | 99.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | McDowell County Schools | Scotland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 270.4:1 | 436.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.2% | 31.7% |
School Types
McDowell County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Scotland County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.