Nash County Public Schools District allocated a total of $32.3 million from state funds to employee benefits in the 2023-24 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
This sum represents a 3.5% increase when compared to the $31.2 million spent the previous year on employee benefits.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $73.3 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $32.3 million was spent, and purchased services with $5.7 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $4.2 million and $28,940, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | $3,439 | $12,413 | 260.9% |
| Salary | $70,010,995 | $73,322,790 | 4.7% |
| Employee Benefits | $31,242,282 | $32,341,003 | 3.5% |
| Purchased Services | $6,341,734 | $5,684,836 | -10.4% |
| Supplies And Materials | $4,948,426 | $4,166,341 | -15.8% |
| Capital Outlay | $111,491 | $28,940 | -74% |
