- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370420003231
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Laurinburg · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Scotland High School shrank from 1,445 students in 2022-23 to 1,361 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 79.8 → 67.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 370420003231 · Laurinburg, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,294 enr · 16.4:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel Hill Elementary (662 students)
Scotland High School shrank from 1,445 students in 2022-23 to 1,361 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 79.8 → 67.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Scotland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Wagram Element 508
Wagram Elementary
508 students
What this shows Scotland High School reports 1,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotland High School compares
Scotland High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~1,294 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,445 (2022-23) → 1,361 (2023-24), down 84.
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 37/100 (typical 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 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.
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.