Middle Schools in Scotland County Schools

The Scotland County Schools district in North Carolina is home to two middle schools, Spring Hill Middle and Carver Middle. While both schools face significant challenges due to high poverty levels, with over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Spring Hill Middle stands out as the stronger performer, with higher test scores and a better statewide ranking.

Spring Hill Middle has consistently outperformed the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 54.1% of 6th graders proficient or better in math, compared to 43.8% for the district and 54.3% for the state. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.1, compared to 17.3 at Carver Middle. Additionally, Spring Hill Middle is designated as a public magnet school, which may contribute to its slightly stronger performance.

Despite the relative success of Spring Hill Middle, both schools in the Scotland County Schools district face significant achievement gaps, with test scores well below the state averages, particularly in math. Addressing these gaps and supporting the high-poverty communities these schools serve should be a top priority for the district.