Macon County Schools District allocated a total of $23.5 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 2.1% increase when compared to the $23.1 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $23.5 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $11 million was spent, and supplies and materials with $1.8 million. Additionally, expenditures for purchased services and capital outlay were $709,877 and $19,147, 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 | $354 | $992 | 180.2% |
| Supplies And Materials | $1,187,325 | $1,754,250 | 47.7% |
| Purchased Services | $560,116 | $709,877 | 26.7% |
| Employee Benefits | $10,653,277 | $10,997,060 | 3.2% |
| Salary | $23,050,461 | $23,541,005 | 2.1% |
| Capital Outlay | $28,455 | $19,147 | -32.7% |
