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
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.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Ashe County High School | 771 |
| Mountain View Elementary School | 493 |
| Westwood Elementary School | 484 |
| Ashe County Middle School | 438 |
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