Surry County Schools District allocated a total of $58,829 from state funds to capital outlay in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 56.3% decrease when compared to the $134,658 spent the previous year on capital outlay.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $39 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $17.9 million was spent, and supplies and materials with $1.7 million. Additionally, expenditures for purchased services and capital outlay were $1.6 million and $58,829, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased Services | $1,184,425 | $1,630,569 | 37.7% |
| Employee Benefits | $17,017,814 | $17,915,226 | 5.3% |
| Salary | $37,467,770 | $39,037,123 | 4.2% |
| Other | $17,758 | $17,285 | -2.7% |
| Supplies And Materials | $2,125,854 | $1,722,830 | -19% |
| Capital Outlay | $134,658 | $58,829 | -56.3% |
