Alleghany County Schools Education: 1,324 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

By High Country Times

Feb 23, 2024

There were 1,324 students enrolled in Alleghany County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 0.1% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Alleghany County Schools roughly covers four schools within Alleghany County and has a main office in Sparta.

Among the four schools in Alleghany County Schools, Sparta Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 505 students in the 2022-23 school year.

Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina's public schools face a significant funding gap. The state's per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.

North Carolina's public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in Alleghany County Schools Over 9 Years