Abstract
Social determinants of health (SDoH) are conditions that affect the places where people live, learn, work, and play, and impact a wide range of health risks and outcomes (CDC, 2018). Education is a SDoH, with higher levels of education contributing to better jobs, higher incomes, and access to health-promoting resources (NCIOM, 2009). In North Carolina (NC), low levels of education are a challenge for many communities. Within Robeson County, NC, the link between low educational attainment and poor health outcomes is evident (UWPHI, 2019). To address this, we performed a systems analysis to develop an Accountable Care Community (ACC) in Robeson County. The goal of the ACC is to define school indicators that are required for imposing an equitable system for resource allocation among county schools. By doing this, we hope to promote equity in establishing well-resourced learning environments and to improve educational attainment in Robeson County.