Public schools in Laurinburg, NC
7 open public schools with an address in Laurinburg, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,683
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Laurinburg public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Laurinburg, NC: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,683 students, an average of 526 per school. The largest campus is Scotland High School (1,294 students), and the largest elementary school is South Johnson Elementary (654).
Every listed school belongs to Scotland County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 99% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Laurinburg
Elementary schools in Laurinburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Johnson Elementary Scotland County Schools | PK–05 | 654 | 13.9:1 | |
| Sycamore Lane Elementary Scotland County Schools | 03–05 | 347 | 12.7:1 | |
| Sycamore Lane Primary Scotland County Schools | PK–02 | 435 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Laurinburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Middle Scotland County Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 593 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in Laurinburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland Early College High Scotland County Schools | 09–13 | 238 | 21.3:1 | |
| Scotland High School Scotland County Schools | 09–12 | 1,294 | 15.5:1 | |
| Shaw Academy Scotland County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 122 | 10.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black51.3%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Laurinburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,683 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Laurinburg
How many public schools are in Laurinburg, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Laurinburg: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,683 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Laurinburg?
All listed public schools with an address in Laurinburg belong to Scotland County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Laurinburg?
Scotland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Laurinburg, with 1,294 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Laurinburg?
No school with an address in Laurinburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Laurinburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Laurinburg public schools is 13.9:1, lower than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Laurinburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities