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Best Scotland County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,529 students in Scotland County, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 407 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Scotland County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Scotland County, 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.
Scotland County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Scotland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Scotland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 W. Covington Street
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
18700 Old Wire Road
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 West Church St
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13100 Old Johns Rd
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22801 Airbase Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 369-0590
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Laurel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11340 Old Wire Road
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Wagram Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24081 Main Street
Wagram, NC 28396
(910) 369-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Sycamore Lane Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Sycamore Lane
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Gr: 3-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18601 Fieldcrest Road
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-4669
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Sycamore Lane Primary
2098 Elm Ave
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 Scotland County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Scotland County, NC include Scotland Early College High School, Shaw Academy and Scotland High School.
How many public schools are located in Scotland County?
10 public schools are located in Scotland County.
What percentage of students in Scotland County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Scotland County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland County?
Scotland County public schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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