South Scotland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)28%
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
18%
Black
(19-20)21%
25%
White
(19-20)41%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
99%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend South Scotland Elementary School?
400 students attend South Scotland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of South Scotland Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does South Scotland Elementary School offer ?
South Scotland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Scotland Elementary School part of?
South Scotland Elementary School is part of Scotland County Schools.
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