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
There were 1,966 students in the halls of Yancey County Schools, 2.3% higher than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Yancey County amplified the state's increasing trend, showing a sharper increase in student numbers than the state average.
Yancey County Schools has a main office in Burnsville and is the only school district within Yancey County.
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 in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Heritage High School | 609 | - | - |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | 354 | 330 | 7.3% |
| Burnsville Elementary School | 267 | 246 | 8.5% |
| East Yancey Middle School | 250 | 257 | -2.7% |
| Cane River Middle School | 192 | 205 | -6.3% |
| Micaville Elementary School | 188 | 180 | 4.4% |
| South Toe Elementary School | 106 | 101 | 5% |
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