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
Mitchell High School registered the highest enrollment among Mitchell County's five schools in the 2022-23 school year, welcoming 484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High School | 468 | 484 | 3.4% |
| Harris Middle School | 246 | 235 | -4.5% |
| Gouge Elementary School | 234 | 228 | -2.6% |
| Deyton Elementary School | 212 | 220 | 3.8% |
| Bowman Middle School | 213 | 205 | -3.8% |
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