How many students were enrolled in Mitchell 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 26, 2024

There were 1,710 students enrolled in Mitchell County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, the same number as in the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Mitchell County Schools roughly covers six schools within Mitchell County and has a main office in Bakersville.

Among the six schools in Mitchell County Schools, Mitchell High School recorded the highest enrollment of 484 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 Mitchell County Schools Over 8 Years