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Best Laurinburg Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,750 students in Laurinburg, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 407 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Laurinburg, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Laurinburg, 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.
Laurinburg, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Laurinburg 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Laurinburg, NC (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) 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:
6/
10
Top 50%
18700 Old Wire Road
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 1,361 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
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 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Sycamore Lane Primary
2098 Elm Ave
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Laurinburg, North Carolina

Laurinburg, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Covington Street Elementary School (Closed 2020)
615 W Covington St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4312
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
I E Johnson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
815 Mcgirts Bridge Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4308
Gr: PK-5
Laurinburg Charter (Closed 2007)
Charter School
Po Box 1575
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
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
North Laurinburg Elementary School (Closed 2023)
831 N Gill St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4336
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Scotland High School Of Business (Closed 2011)
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
Scotland High School Of Engine (Closed 2009)
1000 W Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Scotland High School Of Health (Closed 2013)
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
Scotland High School Of Leadership (Closed 2013)
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
Scotland High School Of Math Scien (Closed 2013)
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
Scotland High School Of Visual And (Closed 2013)
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
Shaw Elementary School (Closed 2013)
18700 Old Wire Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Gr: 4-5
South Scotland Elementary School (Closed 2023)
17200 Barnes Bridge Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4356
Gr: PK-5
Sycamore Lane Middle School (Closed 2016)
2100 Sycamore Ln
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 schools in Laurinburg, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Laurinburg, NC include Scotland Early College High School, Shaw Academy and Scotland High School.
How many public schools are located in Laurinburg?
7 public schools are located in Laurinburg.
What percentage of students in Laurinburg go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Laurinburg are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laurinburg?
Laurinburg public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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