Scotland Early College High

Summary:

Scotland Early College High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Laurinburg, North Carolina, with a diverse student population of 228 students. Despite being part of the Scotland County Schools district, which is ranked 203 out of 242 districts in the state, Scotland Early College High consistently outperforms both the district and the state of North Carolina in academic performance.

The school's academic achievements are particularly impressive, with proficiency rates far exceeding the district and state averages in end-of-course (EOC) tests across subjects like Biology, English II, and Math I. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 94.7% proficiency rate in EOC Biology, compared to 39.1% for the district and 53.4% for the state. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in North Carolina, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 25th out of 640 schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student subgroups, such as ranking 7th out of 437 schools for African American students and 26th out of 613 schools for low socioeconomic status students.

Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 96.73% to 98.68% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years, Scotland Early College High outperforms nearby schools like Scotland High School, which is also part of the Scotland County Schools district, as well as other nearby high schools such as Ashley Chapel Educational Center and Hoke County High. This exceptional performance, coupled with the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggests that Scotland Early College High is providing a high-quality education to its students despite the challenges of serving a high-need population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 615 W. Covington Street
       Laurinburg, NC  28352


(910) 277-4336

District: Scotland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,574 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  228

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
African American:
31.1%
American Indian:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scotland Early College High ranks better than 96.1% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Scotland Early College High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), African American (31.1%), American Indian (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Scotland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scotland Early College High is 24.4, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Scotland County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scotland Early College High is $10,574, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Scotland County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scotland Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Scotland Early College High 25th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Scotland Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Scotland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Scotland County Schools 203rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scotland Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Scotland Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.01 75th 594 87.4%
2022 91.70 61st 621 90.2%
2023 82.95 114th 626 81.8%
2024 95.41 25th 640 96.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scotland Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.84 17th 544 96.9%
2023 84.33 93rd 597 84.4%
2024 97.38 26th 613 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Scotland Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.34 55th 594 90.7%
2023 78.24 126th 588 78.6%
2024 93.21 40th 602 93.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Scotland Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.00 73rd 398 81.7%
2023 54.51 220th 403 45.4%
2024 72.36 96th 403 76.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Scotland Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.20 87th 585 85.1%
2023 86.08 109th 602 81.9%
2024 96.47 13th 607 97.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Scotland Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.95 22nd 430 94.9%
2023 89.06 50th 434 88.5%
2024 99.16 7th 437 98.4%
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Rank History for White students at Scotland Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.97 99th 534 81.5%
2023 72.58 147th 537 72.6%
2024 93.04 25th 553 95.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a student
Friday, July 24, 2009

Open Quote I really like going to this school. They provide you with teachers who will give you extra help when you need it. They also give us students the opportunity to voice our opinions on the things that we agree or disagree on. If we all agree on changing the school or coming up with fun stuff for our school to participate in, we have to go through the principal and the School Board to get its approval. The only thing I would change about the school is the length of our classes. They're about 1 hour 30 minutes long. Since we're having freshmen coming this year, our classes may or may not be short. Other than that, it's a great school and I'm glad I made the choice to attend it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Scotland Early College High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 16 11 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 34
2009 41 26 4 0 12 n/a n/a 0 83
2010 52 31 3 2 16 n/a n/a 0 104
2011 59 41 2 3 20 0 5 0 130
2012 64 51 4 5 21 0 9 0 154
2013 75 51 7 9 32 1 9 0 184
2014 80 51 9 8 31 1 13 0 193
2015 81 66 10 9 36 0 15 0 217
2016 75 52 11 7 36 0 16 0 197
2017 76 53 7 9 38 0 14 0 197
2018 75 55 6 9 25 2 17 0 189
2019 86 43 5 11 28 2 17 0 192
2020 99 49 3 12 27 2 18 0 210
2021 102 59 3 10 25 2 13 0 214
2022 106 60 4 11 33 0 11 0 225
2023 99 71 5 10 32 0 11 0 228

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scotland Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 34 2.0 17.0 n/a
2009 83 5.0 16.6 60.2
2010 104 7.0 14.8 67.3
2011 130 8.0 16.2 69.2
2012 154 8.0 19.2 72.7
2013 184 7.6 24.2 77.2
2014 193 8.0 24.1 72
2015 217 8.0 27.1 98.6
2016 197 8.0 24.6 98.5
2017 197 8.5 23.1 97.5
2018 189 8.3 22.7 96.3
2019 192 9.1 21.0 98.4
2020 210 9.2 22.6 98.6
2021 214 10.3 20.6 96.7
2022 225 10.0 22.5 98.2
2023 228 9.3 24.4 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scotland Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 34 2.0 17.0 n/a
2009 83 5.0 16.6 60.2
2010 104 7.0 14.8 67.3
2011 130 8.0 16.2 69.2
2012 154 8.0 19.2 72.7
2013 184 7.6 24.2 77.2
2014 193 8.0 24.1 72
2015 217 8.0 27.1 98.6
2016 197 8.0 24.6 98.5
2017 197 8.5 23.1 97.5
2018 189 8.3 22.7 96.3
2019 192 9.1 21.0 98.4
2020 210 9.2 22.6 98.6
2021 214 10.3 20.6 96.7
2022 225 10.0 22.5 98.2
2023 228 9.3 24.4 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Scotland Early College High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,020 (9.6%) $9,554 (90.4%) $10,574

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scotland Early College High

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Scotland Early College High)83.364.5
 18.8%
   End of Course Biology (Scotland County Schools)42.234
 8.2%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Scotland Early College High)94.381
 13.3%
   End of Course English II (Scotland County Schools)44.847.7
 2.9%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math III (Scotland Early College High)89.891.8
 2%
   End of Course Math III (Scotland County Schools)38.444.2
 5.8%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students192228
 18.8%
African American4371
 65.1%
American Indian2832
 14.3%
Asian55
Hispanic1110
 9.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White8699
 15.1%
Two or More Races1711
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%98.7%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Scotland Early College High

Students at Scotland Early College High are 43% White, 31% African American, 14% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 228 students attended Scotland Early College High.

Yes! Scotland Early College High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 25th of 640 North Carolina high schools.


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