NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Among the four schools in Alleghany County, Alleghany High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 417 students, while Glade Creek Elementary School welcomed 234 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.
Sparta Elementary School is part of Alleghany County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Alleghany County and has a main office in Sparta.
In the previous school year, Sparta Elementary School also had the highest number of students among Alleghany County schools.
North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School name | City | Total School Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Elementary School | Sparta | 505 |
| Alleghany High School | Sparta | 417 |
| Glade Creek Elementary School | Ennice | 234 |
| Piney Creek Elementary School | Piney Creek | 168 |
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