Martin County Schools District allocated a total of $16 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 2.6% increase when compared to the $15.6 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $16 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $7.5 million was spent, and purchased services with $2 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $852,642 and $46,426, 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 | $158 | $475 | 200.6% |
| Capital Outlay | $23,334 | $46,426 | 99% |
| Supplies And Materials | $772,361 | $852,642 | 10.4% |
| Employee Benefits | $7,260,798 | $7,459,332 | 2.7% |
| Salary | $15,556,723 | $15,964,326 | 2.6% |
| Purchased Services | $2,048,381 | $1,991,835 | -2.8% |
