Caswell County Schools District allocated a total of $13.5 million from state funds to salary in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 0.8% increase when compared to the $13.4 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $13.5 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $5.6 million was spent, and purchased services with $1.1 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $968,530 and $138,907, respectively.
Despite steady enrollment, North Carolina schools continue to face significant funding challenges. The state’s per-student spending remains nearly $5,000 below the national average, limiting resources for teachers, classrooms, and student support programs. In fact, North Carolina ranks 48th out of 50 states in per-student funding (after adjusting for regional costs).
| Category | Spending in 2022-23 | Spending in 2023-24 | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Outlay | $12,662 | $138,907 | 997% |
| Purchased Services | $591,272 | $1,081,600 | 82.9% |
| Supplies And Materials | $954,126 | $968,530 | 1.5% |
| Salary | $13,400,039 | $13,500,780 | 0.8% |
| Other | $45,096 | $45,130 | 0.1% |
| Employee Benefits | $5,868,990 | $5,627,376 | -4.1% |
