Randolph County School System District allocated a total of $5.6 million from state funds to purchased services in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 1.8% increase when compared to the $5.5 million spent the previous year on purchased services.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $75.5 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $35.1 million was spent, and purchased services with $5.6 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $3.9 million and $92,861, 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 | $1,204 | $9,260 | 669.1% |
| Capital Outlay | $64,522 | $92,861 | 43.9% |
| Salary | $71,645,362 | $75,492,984 | 5.4% |
| Employee Benefits | $33,643,425 | $35,141,469 | 4.5% |
| Purchased Services | $5,465,226 | $5,561,163 | 1.8% |
| Supplies And Materials | $3,957,644 | $3,890,127 | -1.7% |
