Tyrrell County Schools District allocated a total of $5.1 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 an 8.9% increase when compared to the $4.7 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $5.1 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $2.3 million was spent, and supplies and materials with $422,846. Additionally, expenditures for purchased services and other were $331,241 and $75,701, 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 | $9,159 | $24,933 | 172.2% |
| Salary | $4,666,322 | $5,083,154 | 8.9% |
| Employee Benefits | $2,126,488 | $2,268,228 | 6.7% |
| Other | $76,990 | $75,701 | -1.7% |
| Purchased Services | $512,158 | $331,241 | -35.3% |
| Supplies And Materials | $872,805 | $422,846 | -51.6% |
