Enrollment at Yancey County Schools increased by 2.3% compared to previous school year

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

By High Country Times

Feb 28, 2024

There were 1,966 students enrolled in Yancey County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.3% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Yancey County Schools roughly covers seven schools within Yancey County and has a main office in Burnsville.

Among the seven schools in Yancey County Schools, Mountain Heritage High School recorded the highest enrollment of 609 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 Yancey County Schools Over 9 Years

Enrollment in Yancey County Schools During 2022-23 School Year

School	Total Enrollment
Mountain Heritage High School	609
Blue Ridge Elementary School	354
Burnsville Elementary School	267
East Yancey Middle School	250
Cane River Middle School	192
Micaville Elementary School	188
South Toe Elementary School	106