Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Scotland Neck Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
88%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Scotland Neck Primary?
121 students attend Scotland Neck Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Scotland Neck Primary students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotland Neck Primary?
Scotland Neck Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scotland Neck Primary offer ?
Scotland Neck Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Scotland Neck Primary part of?
Scotland Neck Primary is part of Halifax County Schools School District.
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