Granville County Schools District allocated a total of $1.7 million from state funds to supplies and materials in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 45.8% decrease when compared to the $3.1 million spent the previous year on supplies and materials.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $34.9 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $14.7 million was spent, and purchased services with $3.1 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and other were $1.7 million and $49,309, 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 | $2,881,255 | $3,119,139 | 8.3% |
| Salary | $32,863,206 | $34,935,455 | 6.3% |
| Employee Benefits | $14,206,249 | $14,673,583 | 3.3% |
| Other | $50,712 | $49,309 | -2.8% |
| Supplies And Materials | $3,082,823 | $1,671,847 | -45.8% |
| Capital Outlay | $423,597 | $7,540 | -98.2% |
