For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,715 students in Scotland County, NC.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Scotland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Scotland County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shaw Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Scotland County (2025-26)
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) 277-4336
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4336
Gr: 9-13 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 1,361 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Scotland County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
615 W Covington St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4312
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4312
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
815 Mcgirts Bridge Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4308
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4308
Gr: PK-5
Laurinburg Charter (Closed 2007)
Charter School
Po Box 1575
Laurinburg, NC 28353
(910) 276-6635
Laurinburg, NC 28353
(910) 276-6635
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
The Laurinburg Homework Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
17160 Plant Road
Laurinburg, NC 28353
(910) 277-8010
Laurinburg, NC 28353
(910) 277-8010
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
831 N Gill St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4336
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4336
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
14241 Oil Mill Rd
Gibson, NC 28343
(910) 268-4480
Gibson, NC 28343
(910) 268-4480
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
9801 Malloy Ave
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-3601
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-3601
Gr: PK-4
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
1000 W Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
17200 Barnes Bridge Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4356
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4356
Gr: PK-5
2100 Sycamore Ln
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Scotland County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Scotland County, NC include Scotland Early College High School, Shaw Academy and Scotland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scotland County?
3 public high schools are located in Scotland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland County?
Scotland County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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