Madison County Schools District allocated a total of $333,528 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 0.5% decrease when compared to the $335,040 spent the previous year on purchased services.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $13.8 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $6.3 million was spent, and supplies and materials with $817,572. Additionally, expenditures for purchased services and capital outlay were $333,528 and $23,532, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Outlay | $20,432 | $23,532 | 15.2% |
| Salary | $13,460,586 | $13,838,846 | 2.8% |
| Employee Benefits | $6,146,127 | $6,260,647 | 1.9% |
| Purchased Services | $335,040 | $333,528 | -0.5% |
| Supplies And Materials | $925,076 | $817,572 | -11.6% |
| Other | $988 | $119 | -88% |
