Clinton City Schools District allocated a total of $7.1 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 4% increase when compared to the $6.8 million spent the previous year on employee benefits.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $15.7 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $7.1 million was spent, and supplies and materials with $523,163. Additionally, expenditures for purchased services and capital outlay were $478,746 and $94,646, 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 | $2 | $94,646 | 4,732,200% |
| Supplies And Materials | $315,193 | $523,163 | 66% |
| Other | $237 | $388 | 63.7% |
| Employee Benefits | $6,823,422 | $7,098,767 | 4% |
| Purchased Services | $464,261 | $478,746 | 3.1% |
| Salary | $15,320,863 | $15,722,465 | 2.6% |
