Is Scotland High School a good school?

Scotland High School ranks in the bottom 11.3% of North Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Scotland High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,361 students attended Scotland High School.

What is the racial makeup of Scotland High School?

Students at Scotland High School are 49% African American, 26% White, 15% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Scotland High School?

Scotland High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Laurel Hill Elementary Elementary : South Johnson Elementary Elementary : Sycamore Lane Elementary Elementary : Sycamore Lane Primary Elementary : Wagram Elementary Middle : Carver Middle Middle : Spring Hill Middle

Scotland High School

Summary:

Scotland High School is a public high school located in Laurinburg, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,445. The school is part of the Scotland County Schools district, which is ranked 203 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scotland High School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with significantly lower proficiency rates in subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of African American (47.75%), Native American (15.09%), and multi-racial (5.81%) students, which is not reflected in the surrounding schools. Additionally, over 97% of Scotland High School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. As a result, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearby Scotland Early College High School is ranked 25th out of 640 North Carolina high schools and has much higher proficiency rates on EOC exams, suggesting that the early college model may be more effective in supporting student achievement. Additionally, Scotland High School's performance on EOC exams is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, White, and Gifted and Talented students, indicating the need for targeted interventions to address the specific needs of these subgroups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352-3834

(910) 276-7370

District: Scotland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
568^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,796

Feeder schools for Scotland High School:

Elementary:	Laurel Hill Elementary
	South Johnson Elementary
	Sycamore Lane Elementary
	Sycamore Lane Primary
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	Wagram Elementary
Middle:	Carver Middle
	Spring Hill Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 1,361

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.2%

White:

25.6%

American Indian:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scotland High School ranks worse than 88.8% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Scotland High School has the largest high school student body size in the Scotland County Schools District. Student population at Scotland High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.2%), White (25.6%), American Indian (15.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Scotland County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scotland High School is 20.1. 1 high schools in the Scotland County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Scotland High School employs 67.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scotland High School is $11,796. 1 high schools in the Scotland County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scotland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Scotland High School 568^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Scotland High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Scotland County Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2013	19.72	390^th	505	22.8%
2014	12.44	395^th	451	12.4%
2015	28.69	344^th	531	35.2%
2016	25.22	349^th	507	31.2%
2017	24.68	341^st	476	28.4%
2018	28.67	323^rd	469	31.1%
2019	21.18	396^th	514	23.0%
2021	20.59	478^th	594	19.5%
2022	17.77	518^th	621	16.6%
2023	16.81	532^nd	626	15.0%
2024	12.89	568^th	640	11.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	43.22	109^th	185	41.1%
2019	32.54	142^nd	195	27.2%
2021	32.22	138^th	199	30.7%
2022	26.88	176^th	226	22.1%
2023	49.85	117^th	249	53.0%
2024	43.44	147^th	261	43.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.07	301^st	349	13.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	30.27	295^th	424	30.4%
2019	27.73	312^th	446	30.0%
2021	28.64	281^st	432	35.0%
2022	20.45	463^rd	544	14.9%
2023	21.64	494^th	597	17.3%
2024	17.05	540^th	613	11.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	21.50	362^nd	449	19.4%
2019	20.79	388^th	475	18.3%
2021	20.65	371^st	475	21.9%
2022	15.64	511^th	594	14.0%
2023	16.84	507^th	588	13.8%
2024	10.92	562^nd	602	6.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	32.58	222^nd	349	36.4%
2019	26.96	282^nd	364	22.5%
2021	45.41	141^st	334	57.8%
2022	28.77	233^rd	330	29.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	72.06	18^th	100	82.0%
2019	18.28	300^th	325	7.7%
2021	26.68	276^th	337	18.1%
2022	24.78	347^th	398	12.8%
2023	19.40	373^rd	403	7.4%
2024	7.34	394^th	403	2.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	31.99	317^th	463	31.5%
2019	18.57	399^th	488	18.2%
2021	19.23	386^th	481	19.8%
2022	18.31	488^th	585	16.6%
2023	15.75	519^th	602	13.8%
2024	13.40	544^th	607	10.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	35.10	217^th	359	39.6%
2019	32.19	243^rd	369	34.1%
2021	28.14	253^rd	364	30.5%
2022	25.75	340^th	430	20.9%
2023	23.74	350^th	434	19.4%
2024	17.34	407^th	437	6.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	24.58	347^th	436	20.4%
2023	40.64	248^th	449	44.8%
2024	44.11	227^th	454	50.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	38.46	12^th	16	25.0%
2019	38.01	13^th	17	23.5%
2021	38.70	7^th	13	46.2%
2022	33.05	12^th	15	20.0%
2023	46.73	8^th	16	50.0%
2024	35.01	9^th	15	40.0%

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Rank History for White students at Scotland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	38.23	267^th	427	37.5%
2019	19.92	373^rd	444	16.0%
2021	27.48	305^th	439	30.5%
2022	20.07	452^nd	534	15.4%
2023	17.91	473^rd	537	11.9%
2024	9.24	520^th	553	6.0%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Scotland High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	546	789	14	13	232	0	45	1639
2013	500	746	13	26	243	0	47	1575
2014	479	739	13	21	231	1	54	1538
2015	462	774	15	35	239	0	56	1581
2016	456	734	11	37	243	0	55	1536
2017	451	699	14	31	234	0	55	1484
2018	459	693	13	37	226	0	57	1485
2019	413	630	14	29	206	2	56	1350
2020	401	622	15	30	201	3	81	1353
2021	396	618	12	35	205	3	62	1331
2022	380	643	9	37	207	2	61	1339
2023	393	690	9	48	218	3	84	1445
2024	349	669	8	49	207	2	77	1361

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	1639	104.5	15.6	65.3
2013	1575	110.6	14.2	71.9
2014	1538	98.5	15.6	71.1
2015	1581	94.0	16.8	99.8
2016	1536	100.0	15.3	99.5
2017	1484	97.1	15.2	95.3
2018	1485	99.0	14.9	97.8
2019	1350	93.5	14.4	99.8
2020	1353	89.0	15.1	99.8
2021	1331	93.3	14.2	99.8
2022	1339	91.0	14.7	99.4
2023	1445	79.7	18.1	97.9
2024	1361	67.4	20.1	99.6

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	1639	104.5	15.6	65.3
2013	1575	110.6	14.2	71.9
2014	1538	98.5	15.6	71.1
2015	1581	94.0	16.8	99.8
2016	1536	100.0	15.3	99.5
2017	1484	97.1	15.2	95.3
2018	1485	99.0	14.9	97.8
2019	1350	93.5	14.4	99.8
2020	1353	89.0	15.1	99.8
2021	1331	93.3	14.2	99.8
2022	1339	91.0	14.7	99.4
2023	1445	79.7	18.1	97.9
2024	1361	67.4	20.1	99.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scotland High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,003 (8.5%)	$10,793 (91.5%)	$11,796

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scotland High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 396^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 532^nd of 626 High schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Scotland High School)	39.3	30.7	8.6%
End of Course Biology (Scotland County Schools)	42.2	34	8.2%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Scotland High School)	39.6	45.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Scotland County Schools)	44.8	47.7	2.9%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Scotland High School)	27.1	8.9	18.2%
End of Course Math I (Scotland County Schools)	28.6	14.7	13.9%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Scotland High School)	32	36.3	4.3%
End of Course Math III (Scotland County Schools)	38.4	44.2	5.8%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1350	1445	7%
African American	630	690	9.5%
American Indian	206	218	5.8%
Asian	14	9	35.7%
Hispanic	29	48	65.5%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	413	393	4.8%
Two or More Races	56	84	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.8%	97.9%	1.9%

Schools Near Scotland High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scotland High School	Public	9-12	1000 West Church St	Laurinburg	28352	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 276-7370	1,361	67	20.1	99.6%	349 (25.6%)	669 (49.2%)	49 (3.6%)	8 (0.6%)	207 (15.2%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (5.7%)	12.9	568^th of 640 public high schools	11.3%		16.8	532^nd of 626 public high schools	15.0%	36	34.7	39.2	8.6	24.6		$11,796	$1,003	$10,793
Scotland Early College High	Public	9-12	615 W. Covington Street	Laurinburg	28352	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 277-4336	238	10	23.3	98.7%	112 (47.1%)	62 (26.1%)	10 (4.2%)	9 (3.8%)	31 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	95.4	25^th of 640 public high schools	96.1%		83	114^th of 626 public high schools	81.8%	89	94.7	98.4	100.0	94.4		$10,574	$1,020	$9,554
Shaw Academy	Public	6-12	18700 Old Wire Road	Laurinburg	28352	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 276-0611	120	8	16.0	97.5%	14 (11.7%)	81 (67.5%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.7%)								(n/a)					5.9	$39,039	$1,552	$37,486
Purnell Swett High	Public	9-12	11344 Deep Branch Road	Pembroke	28364	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 521-3253	1,604	90	17.7	99.5%	45 (2.8%)	153 (9.5%)	71 (4.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1,287 (80.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (2.8%)	30.5	447^th of 640 public high schools	30.2%		33.6	408^th of 626 public high schools	34.8%	39	51.7	35.4	17.9	58.0		$10,198	$1,489	$8,709
Richmond Early College High	Public	9-12	1042 W Hamlet Ave	Hamlet	28345	Richmond County	Richmond County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 410-1922	290	11	26.6	99.0%	169 (58.3%)	38 (13.1%)	60 (20.7%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	95.3	26^th of 640 public high schools	95.9%		95.9	14^th of 626 public high schools	97.8%	12	98.5	94.4	96.9	95.5		$6,338	$528	$5,810
Red Springs High	Public	9-12	509 N Vance Street	Red Springs	28377	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 843-4211	854	47	18.1	98.5%	31 (3.6%)	154 (18.0%)	309 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	317 (37.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.9%)	17.9	530^th of 640 public high schools	17.2%		24.8	477^th of 626 public high schools	23.8%	53	46.7	25.5	14.8	39.2		$11,416	$1,497	$9,918
Richmond Senior High	Public	10-12	838 US 1 North	Rockingham	28379	Richmond County	Richmond County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 997-9812	1,358	77	17.5	99.8%	529 (39.0%)	491 (36.2%)	218 (16.1%)	13 (1.0%)	32 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	72 (5.3%)	14.4	555^th of 640 public high schools	13.3%		28.5	443^rd of 626 public high schools	29.2%	112	36.2	35.4	14.3	27.2		$10,456	$1,519	$8,936
Ashley Chapel Educational Center	Public	6-12	377 Mizpah Road	Rockingham	28379	Richmond County	Richmond County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 997-9800	93	7	13.8	96.8%	24 (25.8%)	49 (52.7%)	7 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.8%)	1.7	635^th of 640 public high schools	0.8%		1.8	625^th of 626 public high schools	0.2%	10		13.8		8.7		$31,523	$4,238	$27,285
Hoke County High	Public	9-12	505 S Bethel Road	Raeford	28376	Hoke County	Hoke County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 875-2156	2,115	112	18.8	98.9%	358 (16.9%)	853 (40.3%)	533 (25.2%)	10 (0.5%)	160 (7.6%)	11 (0.5%)	190 (9.0%)	33	421^st of 640 public high schools	34.2%		47.9	304^th of 626 public high schools	51.4%	117	43.8	51.4	10.6	53.0		$10,531	$821	$9,710

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