Halifax County Schools District allocated a total of $5.1 million from state funds to employee benefits in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 2.1% increase when compared to the $5 million spent the previous year on employee benefits.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $15.2 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $5.1 million was spent, and purchased services with $2.5 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $2 million and $198,644, 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 | $15,000 | $198,644 | 1,224.3% |
| Salary | $13,398,147 | $15,192,169 | 13.4% |
| Purchased Services | $2,297,495 | $2,467,695 | 7.4% |
| Supplies And Materials | $1,951,876 | $2,021,188 | 3.6% |
| Employee Benefits | $5,015,841 | $5,119,888 | 2.1% |
| Other | $78,057 | $605 | -99.2% |
