Enrollment
1,294
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Laurinburg, NC
Scotland High School
Federal NCES profile for Scotland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370420003231
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotland High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Laurinburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotland High School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Laurinburg, NC.
School address
District: Scotland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370420003231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scotland High School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scotland High School
Scotland High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Laurinburg, North Carolina, enrolling 1,294 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,294 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (23%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
Discipline events run high: 489 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,294 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Laurinburg's high schools, it stands alongside Scotland Early College High (238 students): Scotland High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 26.4:1).
Scotland County Schools also operates Laurel Hill Elementary (662 students) and South Johnson Elementary (654 students) alongside Scotland High School.
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 High School compares
Scotland High School 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,294
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
279
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 50.9%
White 23.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Scotland High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scotland County Schools, which includes Scotland High School.
$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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Johnson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wagram Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotland High School'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
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scotland High School
How many students attend Scotland High School?
Scotland High School has 1,294 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laurinburg, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotland High School is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotland High School?
97.9% of students at Scotland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotland High School?
The largest demographic group at Scotland High School is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Laurinburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotland High School?
Scotland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Laurinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland High School ranks #4 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 High School a good school?
Scotland High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 High School, Scotland County Schools also operates Laurel Hill Elementary (662 students), South Johnson Elementary (654 students), and Spring Hill Middle (593 students). See the Scotland County Schools district page for the complete list.
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