Caswell County Schools

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Yanceyville, North Carolina - 6 schools

An equity score of 77/100 ranks Caswell County Schools #28 of 297 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,044 per pupil, Caswell County Schools ranks #68 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,250
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$14,044
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Caswell County Schools operates 6 public schools serving 2,250 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 combined, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Caswell County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,044 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 10.9% local, 65.1% state, and 24.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 77/100, ranked #28 of 297 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 260.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 49.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.2% White, 34.2% African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Stoney Creek Elementary, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.

Its largest campus is Bartlett Yancey High, enrolling 635 students (30% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Stoney Creek Elementary, at 140 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Bartlett Yancey High accounts for 28.2% of all Caswell County Schools student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Caswell County Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Caswell County Schools school enrollment varies 4.5× across entities

Caswell County Schools school enrollment ranges from 140 students (lowest) to 635 students (highest), a spread of 495 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Caswell County Schools reports 81.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Caswell County Schools student-counselor ratio is 261:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Caswell County Schools is typically wider than the Caswell County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Caswell County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 49.8% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.1%
Federal
65.1%
State
10.9%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
28 / 297
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Caswell County Schools.

White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 34.2%
Multiracial 6.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 62.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Caswell County Schools's schools, above the North Carolina average of 56.1.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Stoney Creek Elementary 64.8
  2. 2 N L Dillard Middle 64.3
  3. 3 Bartlett Yancey High 64.1
  4. 4 Oakwood Elementary 62.4
  5. 5 South Elementary 61.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
260.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
49.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Caswell County Schools

School Enrollment
Bartlett Yancey High
635
N L Dillard Middle
432
Oakwood Elementary
336
North Elementary
320
South Elementary
235
Stoney Creek Elementary
140

How Caswell County Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lincoln Charter School Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Thomasville City Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Lake Norman Charter Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Halifax County Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Polk County Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Caswell County Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in North Carolina

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Wake County Schools
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68,894 students · 126 schools · $12,897/pupil
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Cumberland County Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Caswell County Schools?

Caswell County Schools has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,250 students.

How much does Caswell County Schools spend per student?

Caswell County Schools spends $14,044 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #28 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Caswell County Schools?

Caswell County Schools students are 46.2% White, 34.2% African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Caswell County Schools?

Caswell County Schools has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #28 out of 297 districts in North Carolina.