Enrollment
238
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370420003007
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Laurinburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scotland Early College High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scotland Early College High
Scotland Early College High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Laurinburg, North Carolina, enrolling 238 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 97% of North Carolina schools and 67% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 238 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 214 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Scotland County Schools spends $14,867 per pupil, 24% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Laurinburg's high schools, it stands alongside Scotland High School (1,294 students): Scotland Early College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
Scotland County Schools also operates Scotland High School (1,294 students) and Laurel Hill Elementary (662 students) alongside Scotland Early College High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scotland Early College High compares
Scotland Early College High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,867
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scotland County Schools, which includes Scotland Early College High.
$14,867
Per student
+24%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 62.8%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~238 students)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Scotland Early College High a good school?
Scotland Early College High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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