Beaufort County Schools District allocated a total of $29.6 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 1.1% increase when compared to the $29.3 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $29.6 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $13.8 million was spent, and purchased services with $2.3 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $1.6 million and $16,224, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | $693 | $4,390 | 533.5% |
| Purchased Services | $1,951,182 | $2,275,849 | 16.6% |
| Salary | $29,335,044 | $29,647,710 | 1.1% |
| Employee Benefits | $13,746,965 | $13,825,702 | 0.6% |
| Supplies And Materials | $1,697,609 | $1,596,739 | -5.9% |
| Capital Outlay | $24,058 | $16,224 | -32.6% |
