Alleghany County Schools District allocated a total of $221,121 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 22.2% increase when compared to the $180,964 spent the previous year on purchased services.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $9.3 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $4.3 million was spent, and supplies and materials with $645,011. Additionally, expenditures for purchased services and capital outlay were $221,121 and $50,166, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplies And Materials | $470,313 | $645,011 | 37.1% |
| Purchased Services | $180,964 | $221,121 | 22.2% |
| Employee Benefits | $4,049,562 | $4,328,839 | 6.9% |
| Capital Outlay | $47,604 | $50,166 | 5.4% |
| Salary | $8,977,247 | $9,303,536 | 3.6% |
| Other | — | $295 | — |
