Scotland High School in Laurinburg, NC

At a glance

Reported students

1,294

NCES CCD 2024–25

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

North Carolina high enrollment

81st 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.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,338
Teachers (FTE): 101
Student–teacher ratio: 13.2:1

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 81st 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 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 AP student enrollment, 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.

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?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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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

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

9 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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

Laurel Hill Elementary

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

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Public schools near Scotland High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Scotland Early College High High · Scotland County Schools	09–13	238	0.5 mi
South Johnson Elementary Elementary · Scotland County Schools	PK–05	654	2.6 mi
Sycamore Lane Elementary Elementary · Scotland County Schools	03–05	347	2.7 mi
Sycamore Lane Primary Elementary · Scotland County Schools	PK–02	435	2.7 mi
Carver Middle Middle · Scotland County Schools	06–08	563	3.8 mi
Shaw Academy High · Scotland County Schools	06–12	122	6.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Scotland High School

What grades does Scotland High School serve?

Scotland High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Scotland County Schools.

How many students attend Scotland High School?

Scotland High School reported 1,294 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,338 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Scotland High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 1,294 students and 83.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Scotland High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Scotland High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Scotland County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Scotland High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Scotland High School in?

Scotland High School is part of Scotland County Schools, based in Laurinburg, NC, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Scotland High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Scotland Early College High (0.5 mi), South Johnson Elementary (2.6 mi), Sycamore Lane Elementary (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.