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
Avery County High School registered the highest enrollment among Avery County's eight schools in the 2022-23 school year, welcoming 599 students.
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 name | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery County High School | 554 | 599 | 8.1% |
| Avery Middle School | 253 | 229 | -9.5% |
| Newland Elementary School | 191 | 189 | -1% |
| Crossnore Elementary School | 177 | 178 | 0.6% |
| Banner Elk Elementary School | 158 | 156 | -1.3% |
| Mayland Early College | 109 | 114 | 4.6% |
| Riverside Elementary School | 87 | 85 | -2.3% |
| Marjorie Williams Academy | 84 | 69 | -17.9% |
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