Edenton-Chowan Schools Education: 1,792 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

By IBX News

Feb 27, 2024

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.

Enrollment in Edenton-Chowan Schools Over 9 Years