Cabarrus County Schools Funding Surges, but Per-Student Spending Remains Among State’s Lowest

Local funding has jumped 84% since 2016 while enrollment rose just 10.5%, as rising costs fuel tensions with county commissioners.

Cabarrus County Schools’ local budget has increased over the past decade, even as the district continues to rank near the bottom statewide in per-pupil expenditures (PPE). Photo courtesy of CCS.

Cabarrus County Schools’ budget has grown rapidly over the past decade, far outpacing student enrollment, as district leaders respond to rising costs and expanding needs.

But even as local funding has surged, data shows the district continues to rank near the bottom statewide in per-pupil spending.