For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,681 students in Laurinburg, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 407 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Laurinburg, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Laurinburg, NC are Scotland Early College High School, Shaw Academy and Scotland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurinburg, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Laurinburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Laurinburg, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 W. Covington Street
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 410-1945
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 410-1945
Gr: 9-13 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Shaw Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18700 Old Wire Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Scotland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
South Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Old Johns Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-2469
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-2469
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Spring Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22801 Airbase Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 369-0590
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 369-0590
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Sycamore Lane Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Sycamore Lane
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Gr: 3-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
2098 Elm Ave
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Laurinburg, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Laurinburg, NC include Scotland Early College High School, Shaw Academy and Scotland High School.
How many public schools are located in Laurinburg?
7 public schools are located in Laurinburg.
What percentage of students in Laurinburg go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Laurinburg are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laurinburg?
Laurinburg public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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