How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Shaw Academy | South Johnson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Laurinburg, NC |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 122 | 654 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 4.1:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.9% | 99.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Shaw Academy | South Johnson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,245 | $15,245 |
| District | Scotland County Schools | Scotland County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Shaw Academy | South Johnson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.3% | 17.4% |
| African American | 75.4% | 52.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8.2% | 19.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 6.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Shaw Academy | South Johnson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 122:1 | 654:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.4% | 40.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 44 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.