Best Schools in Scotland County, NC
Scotland County, NC has 18 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,483 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Scotland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Scotland County, NC
The top high schools in Scotland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotland Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 228 Students
2. Purnell Swett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1608 Students
3. Scotland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1445 Students
4. Richmond Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1286 Students
5. Shaw Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 37 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scotland County, NC
The top middle schools in Scotland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ellerbe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
2. Spring Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
3. Carver Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scotland County, NC
The top elementary schools in Scotland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mineral Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
2. South Johnson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 672 Students
3. Laurel Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 662 Students
4. Wagram Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
5. Sycamore Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 357 Students
6. Townsend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
7. Sycamore Lane Primary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 420 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Scotland County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Scotland County, NC has a total population of 34,174 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Scotland County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Scotland County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scotland County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scotland County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Scotland County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Scotland County, NC
How many schools are in Scotland County, NC?
Scotland County, NC has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,483 students in total.
How do schools in Scotland County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Scotland County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Scotland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Scotland County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Scotland County
3 places in Scotland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Laurinburg (7)
- Laurel Hill (2)
- Wagram (1)
School districts (1)
- Scotland County Schools (10 schools)