- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laurinburg, NC
Scotland Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Scotland Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370420003007
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotland Early College High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Laurinburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotland Early College High has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland Early College High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Laurinburg, NC.
School address
District: Scotland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370420003007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Scotland Early College High held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370420003007 · Laurinburg, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 26.4:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland High School (1,294 students)
Scotland Early College High held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Scotland Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotland High
Scotland High School
1,294 students
- Laurel Hill El
Laurel Hill Elementary
662 students
- South Johnson
South Johnson Elementary
654 students
- Spring Hill Mi
Spring Hill Middle
593 students
- Carver Middle
Carver Middle
563 students
- This school 238
Scotland Early College High
238 students
What this shows Scotland Early College High reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotland Early College High compares
Scotland Early College High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.4:1 | ▲ 67% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
African American 23.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Scotland Early College High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scotland County Schools reports $13,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scotland Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Johnson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotland Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Laurinburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scotland Early College High
How many students attend Scotland Early College High?
Scotland Early College High has 238 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laurinburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotland Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotland Early College High is 26.4:1, which is 67% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotland Early College High?
98.7% of students at Scotland Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotland Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Scotland Early College High is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Laurinburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotland Early College High?
Scotland Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scotland Early College High rank among public schools in Laurinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland Early College High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Laurinburg, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Laurinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotland County Schools?
Besides Scotland Early College High, Scotland County Schools also operates Scotland High School (1,294 students), Laurel Hill Elementary (662 students), and South Johnson Elementary (654 students). See the Scotland County Schools district page for the complete list.