sentences:  In fiscal year 2007–08, more than 39% of the county's tax dollars went to education.According to the N.C. Association of County Commissioners Annual Tax and Budget Survey for fiscal year 2006–07, the county ranked 11th in the state in total spending per student and fifth in the percent of the current expense/general funds spent on schools per student.The county also was 14th in overall education resources per capita during fiscal year 06-07.