Washington County Schools District allocated a total of $7.8 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 2.2% increase when compared to the $7.7 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $7.8 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $3.1 million was spent, and purchased services with $1.2 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $628,566 and $42,971, 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 | $250 | $1,154 | 361.6% |
| Purchased Services | $1,108,324 | $1,244,203 | 12.3% |
| Employee Benefits | $3,023,571 | $3,132,109 | 3.6% |
| Salary | $7,651,583 | $7,816,219 | 2.2% |
| Supplies And Materials | $742,181 | $628,566 | -15.3% |
| Capital Outlay | $88,298 | $42,971 | -51.3% |
