Haywood County Schools District allocated a total of $33.1 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 a 0.4% increase when compared to the $32.9 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $33.1 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $15.3 million was spent, and purchased services with $1.6 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $1.2 million and $69,870, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased Services | $862,801 | $1,596,813 | 85.1% |
| Capital Outlay | $44,789 | $69,870 | 56% |
| Employee Benefits | $15,133,983 | $15,285,372 | 1% |
| Salary | $32,913,624 | $33,058,206 | 0.4% |
| Supplies And Materials | $1,302,637 | $1,207,861 | -7.3% |
| Other | — | $460 | — |
