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1,730 students enrolled in Bertie County Schools in 2022-23 school year

Webp superintendent of public instruction catherine truitt 2023

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 1,730 students enrolled in Bertie County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 0.5% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Bertie County Schools roughly covers six schools within Bertie County and has a main office in Windsor.

Among the six schools in Bertie County Schools, Bertie High School recorded the highest enrollment of 428 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 Bertie County Schools Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Bertie County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Bertie High School428
Windsor Elementary School299
West Bertie Elementary School174
Colerain Elementary School151
Bertie Early College High141
Aulander Elementary School118

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