Moore County Schools District allocated a total of $66.4 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 6.7% increase when compared to the $62.3 million spent the previous year on salary.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $66.4 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $27 million was spent, and supplies and materials with $3.1 million. Additionally, expenditures for purchased services and capital outlay were $2.1 million and $180,178, 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 | $1,711,597 | $2,130,999 | 24.5% |
| Capital Outlay | $154,788 | $180,178 | 16.4% |
| Employee Benefits | $24,981,866 | $27,025,212 | 8.2% |
| Salary | $62,296,284 | $66,442,447 | 6.7% |
| Supplies And Materials | $3,058,642 | $3,148,597 | 2.9% |
| Other | $47,163 | $47,176 | ~0% |
