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Scotland County Schools


At a glance
203rdof 242 North Carolina districts
Better than 16% of North Carolina districts
322 S Main St
Laurinburg, NC 28352-3855
·(910) 276-1138·All North Carolina district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 16.1% of districts
10
Schools
5,416
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedScotland Early College High49th of 641 North Carolina high schools
Biggest riser
Scotland High School up 36 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Shaw Academy 10.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
1★
0★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Scotland County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students, with overall academic performance falling below state averages.

However, a few schools stand out within the district. Scotland Early College High consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, with high test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, Laurel Hill Elementary and South Johnson Elementary are two elementary schools that outperform the district and state averages in several subject areas. While the middle schools, Spring Hill Middle and Carver Middle, have lower rankings compared to the state, they still perform better than the district average in many metrics.

The data analysis reveals that the Scotland County Schools district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing below state averages. However, the standout schools demonstrate that high-quality education is possible within the district. Understanding the factors that contribute to their success could provide valuable insights for improving the performance of other schools in the district and addressing the underlying challenges, such as economic disadvantage and resource allocation.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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