School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,294
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
83.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
81th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
535.5
Scotland High School: 1,294 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Scotland High School
Scotland High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Laurinburg. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Scotland County Schools. NCES reports 1,294 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50.9%) and White (23.4%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Scotland High School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 83.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 4 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.4%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black50.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
9 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Scotland County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Scotland Early College High
High · Grades 09–13
238 reported students
Shaw Academy
High · Grades 06–12
122 reported students
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Elementary · Grades PK–05
662 reported students
South Johnson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
654 reported students
Spring Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
593 reported students
Carver Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
563 reported students