Greene County Schools District allocated a total of $680,412 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 27% decrease when compared to the $932,662 spent the previous year on supplies and materials.
Among the various expenditures, the largest expenditure from state funds was $18 million for salary, followed by employee benefits on which $8 million was spent, and purchased services with $1.4 million. Additionally, expenditures for supplies and materials and capital outlay were $680,412 and $167,781, 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 | $930,499 | $1,418,941 | 52.5% |
| Employee Benefits | $7,555,903 | $7,991,506 | 5.8% |
| Salary | $17,360,217 | $18,009,196 | 3.7% |
| Other | $3,103 | $3,121 | 0.6% |
| Supplies And Materials | $932,662 | $680,412 | -27% |
| Capital Outlay | $405,641 | $167,781 | -58.6% |
