Transylvania County Schools District allocated a total of $18.3 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 5.6% increase when compared to the $17.3 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $18.3 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $8.6 million was spent, and purchased services with $802,327. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $463,656 and $3,546, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Benefits | $8,052,364 | $8,566,502 | 6.4% |
| Salary | $17,316,502 | $18,292,002 | 5.6% |
| Purchased Services | $1,103,448 | $802,327 | -27.3% |
| Supplies And Materials | $856,420 | $463,656 | -45.9% |
| Capital Outlay | — | $3,546 | — |
