South Johnson Elementary

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South Johnson Elementary ranks 1032 nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Johnson Elementary is a public elementary school in Laurinburg, North Carolina, serving 672 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Scotland County Schools district.

South Johnson Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of African American (49.85%) and Native American (21.13%) students, which is notably different from the nearby schools that tend to have a higher percentage of White students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by EOG (End-of-Grade) test proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 29.9% to 64.4% in Mathematics and 29.9% to 48.1% in Reading. The school's statewide ranking among North Carolina elementary schools has been consistently low, ranging from 974 out of 1,489 schools in 2020-2021 to 1,157 out of 1,502 schools in 2022-2023, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the overall academic challenges, South Johnson Elementary has shown some bright spots, such as the strong performance of its Native American student subgroup and the relatively high proficiency rates in 5th-grade Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 13.3 over the past three school years, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention. When compared to the nearby schools in the same district, such as Wagram Elementary, Laurel Hill Elementary, Sycamore Lane Primary, and Sycamore Lane Elementary, South Johnson Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings, though these nearby schools also serve high-poverty populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

13100 Old Johns Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352

(910) 276-2469

District: Scotland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1032^nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Students who attend South Johnson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Spring Hill Middle
High:	Scotland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 672

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.9%

American Indian:

21.1%

White:

18.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.81. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Johnson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Johnson Elementary 1032^nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See South Johnson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	33.07	974^th	1489	34.6%
2022	31.43	1062^nd	1514	29.9%
2023	25.81	1157^th	1502	23.0%
2024	33.81	1032^nd	1505	31.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.27	105^th	154	31.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.02	497^th	801	38.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	32.11	921^st	1329	30.7%
2022	41.22	815^th	1366	40.3%
2023	28.70	1118^th	1437	22.2%
2024	49.85	701^st	1450	51.7%

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Rank History for Female students at South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	30.24	1003^rd	1440	30.3%
2022	32.92	1019^th	1458	30.1%
2023	26.57	1139^th	1459	21.9%
2024	33.95	1024^th	1455	29.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.63	524^th	646	18.9%
2022	15.53	621^st	634	2.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	26.88	466^th	500	6.8%
2023	67.99	102^nd	582	82.5%
2024	49.44	481^st	669	28.1%

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Rank History for Male students at South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	36.63	895^th	1444	38.0%
2022	30.64	1053^rd	1464	28.1%
2023	27.07	1122^nd	1461	23.2%
2024	34.23	1003^rd	1464	31.5%

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Rank History for African American students at South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	45.71	422^nd	896	52.9%
2022	42.43	516^th	927	44.3%
2023	34.68	638^th	933	31.6%
2024	45.34	492^nd	924	46.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	88.83	1^st	28	96.4%
2022	74.87	4^th	29	86.2%
2023	69.73	5^th	29	82.8%
2024	61.86	10^th	28	64.3%

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Rank History for White students at South Johnson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	34.98	797^th	1172	32.0%
2022	36.99	806^th	1194	32.5%
2023	46.11	671^st	1183	43.3%
2024	43.21	716^th	1166	38.6%

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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 South Johnson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	136	331	13	14	136	30	660
2022	123	340	10	15	130	37	655
2023	125	335	10	16	142	44	672

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 South Johnson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	660	54.0	12.2	99.5
2022	655	49.5	13.2	99.5
2023	672	50.2	13.3	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 South Johnson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	660	54.0	12.2	99.5
2022	655	49.5	13.2	99.5
2023	672	50.2	13.3	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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (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	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Johnson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13100 Old Johns Rd	Laurinburg	28352	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 276-2469	672	50	13.3	99.6%	125 (18.6%)	335 (49.9%)	16 (2.4%)	10 (1.5%)	142 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.5%)	33.8	1032^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	31.4%		25.8	1157^th of 1502 public elementary schools	23.0%	125	53.5	34.3	64.4				35.6	48.1	29.9				62.1
Sycamore Lane Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	2098 Elm Ave	Laurinburg	28352	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 266-0001	420	30	14.0	99.3%	81 (19.3%)	243 (57.9%)	21 (5.0%)	3 (0.7%)	51 (12.1%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Sycamore Lane Elementary	Public	3-5	2100 Sycamore Lane	Laurinburg	28352	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 277-4350	357	26	13.7	97.8%	75 (21.0%)	193 (54.1%)	22 (6.2%)	7 (2.0%)	33 (9.2%)	3 (0.8%)	24 (6.7%)	11.4	1407^th of 1505 public elementary schools	6.5%		11.7	1393^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	7.3%	14	43.1	35.5	23.4				22.9	39.1	26.2				29.9		$11,857	$1,616	$10,241
Townsend Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Carolina Street	Maxton	28364	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 844-5086	274	16	16.6	98.9%	8 (2.9%)	168 (61.3%)	14 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	69 (25.2%)	4 (1.5%)	10 (3.6%)	28.7	1126^th of 1505 public elementary schools	25.2%		17.9	1286^th of 1502 public elementary schools	14.4%	160	77.5	46.4	25.0				20.0	51.8	27.5				22.5		$12,374	$1,964	$10,410
Laurel Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11340 Old Wire Road	Laurel Hill	28351	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 462-2111	662	51	13.0	99.5%	194 (29.3%)	267 (40.3%)	16 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	128 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.3%)	27.5	1150^th of 1505 public elementary schools	23.6%		25.1	1172^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	22.0%	22	61.5	42.1	41.3				33.0	36.0	37.1				55.8		$11,677	$1,806	$9,872
Wagram Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24081 Main Street	Wagram	28396	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 369-2252	501	34	14.9	99.4%	80 (16.0%)	262 (52.3%)	25 (5.0%)	6 (1.2%)	88 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.0%)	16.5	1334^th of 1505 public elementary schools	11.4%		18.8	1272^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	15.3%	62	42.9	26.6	38.7				32.5	32.8	35.5				50.0		$11,834	$2,053	$9,781
Oxendine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5599 Oxendine School Rd	Maxton	28364	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 843-4243	289	19	15.2	99.0%	14 (4.8%)	11 (3.8%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	232 (80.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.6%)	38	968^th of 1505 public elementary schools	35.7%		33.6	1029^th of 1502 public elementary schools	31.5%	61	56.7	60.0	51.2	68.8			30.0	48.9	27.9	34.4			53.5		$11,200	$1,851	$9,348
Prospect Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4024 Missouri Road	Maxton	28364	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 521-4766	848	52	16.2	99.6%	19 (2.2%)	16 (1.9%)	17 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	772 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.8%)	31.3	1078^th of 1505 public elementary schools	28.4%		29.8	1092^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	27.3%	14	72.9	50.0	41.3	40.9	52.0	65.1	40.0	32.8	32.4	34.1	46.5	43.8	57.3	83.8	$9,609	$1,583	$8,026
Union Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2547 NC Hwy 710 South	Rowland	28383	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 521-4272	343	25	13.4	99.1%	6 (1.7%)	12 (3.5%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	307 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	41.6	900^th of 1505 public elementary schools	40.2%		48	795^th of 1502 public elementary schools	47.1%	105	62.7	52.4	57.1	56.0			45.1	35.7	30.6	26.0			75.5		$9,927	$1,943	$7,984
Old Main STREAM Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	200 North Odum Street	Pembroke	28372	Robeson County	Old Main Stream	Yes	No	No	No	(910) 775-9191	280	16	17.1	36.4%	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	243 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.0%)	65.1	488^th of 1505 public elementary schools	67.6%		59.3	591^st of 1502 public elementary schools	60.7%	103	74.4	44.4	66.0	76.7			53.8	64.4	51.1	67.4			59.6

Frequently Asked Questions about South Johnson Elementary

How many students attend South Johnson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 672 students attended South Johnson Elementary.

Is South Johnson Elementary a good school?

South Johnson Elementary ranks 1032^nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of South Johnson Elementary?

Students at South Johnson Elementary are 50% African American, 21% American Indian, 19% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is South Johnson Elementary in?

Scotland County Schools

What schools do graduates of South Johnson Elementary attend?

Students who attend South Johnson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spring Hill Middle
High : Scotland High School

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