Serving 1,445 students in grades 9-12, Scotland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Scotland High School's student population of 1,445 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
Scotland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotland High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1360 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
48%
25%
White
27%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Scotland High School is ranked #1360 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scotland High School?
The graduation rate of Scotland High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Scotland High School?
1,445 students attend Scotland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Scotland High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotland High School?
Scotland High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scotland High School offer ?
Scotland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scotland High School part of?
Scotland High School is part of Scotland County Schools School District.
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