There were 1,792 students enrolled in Edenton-Chowan Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.4% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Edenton-Chowan Schools roughly covers four schools within Chowan County and has a main office in Edenton.
Among the four schools in Edenton-Chowan Schools, John A. Holmes High School recorded the highest enrollment of 573 students in the 2022-23 school year.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina’s public schools face a significant funding gap. The state’s per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina’s public schools faced 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 |
|---|---|
| John A. Holmes High School | 573 |
| Chowan Middle School | 424 |
| White Oak Elementary School | 412 |
| D. F. Walker Elementary School | 383 |
