- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laurinburg, NC
Spring Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spring Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370420002546
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Hill Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Laurinburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Hill Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Laurinburg, NC.
School address
District: Scotland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370420002546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Spring Hill Middle held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 370420002546 · Laurinburg, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 15.2:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland High School (1,294 students)
Spring Hill Middle held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Spring Hill Middle 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
- This school
Spring Hill Middle
593 students
- Carver Middle
Carver Middle
563 students
- Wagram Element 508
Wagram Elementary
508 students
What this shows Spring Hill Middle reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Hill Middle compares
Spring Hill Middle 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.4%
White 19.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Spring Hill Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Spring Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Johnson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wagram Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Hill Middle'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
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Hill Middle
How many students attend Spring Hill Middle?
Spring Hill Middle has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laurinburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Middle is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Hill Middle?
98.9% of students at Spring Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spring Hill Middle is African American at 49.4% of enrollment, in Laurinburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Hill Middle?
Spring Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Spring Hill Middle rank among public schools in Laurinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Middle ranks #6 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 Spring Hill Middle, 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.