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
Gates County Schools roughly covers four schools within Gates County and has a main office in Gatesville.
Among the four schools in Gates County Schools, Gates County Senior High School recorded the highest enrollment of 457 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.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Gates County Senior High School | 457 |
| Buckland Elementary School | 238 |
| Gatesville Elementary School | 229 |
| T. S. Cooper Elementary School | 174 |
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