Roanoke Rapids City Schools District allocated a total of $14.8 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 3.1% increase when compared to the $14.4 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $14.8 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $6.9 million was spent, and purchased services with $1 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $403,176 and $45,087, 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 | $474,766 | $1,011,747 | 113.1% |
| Other | $6,895 | $7,853 | 13.9% |
| Employee Benefits | $6,565,793 | $6,853,459 | 4.4% |
| Salary | $14,394,741 | $14,844,633 | 3.1% |
| Supplies And Materials | $492,145 | $403,176 | -18.1% |
| Capital Outlay | $358,588 | $45,087 | -87.4% |
