2,678 students enrolled in Ashe County Schools in 2022-23 school year

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

By High Country Times

Feb 24, 2024

There were 2,678 students enrolled in Ashe County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 0.2% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Ashe County Schools roughly covers four schools within Ashe County and has a main office in Jefferson.

Among the four schools in Ashe County Schools, Ashe County High School recorded the highest enrollment of 771 students in the 2022-23 school year.

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.

Enrollment in Ashe County Schools Over 9 Years