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2,493 students enrolled in Martin County Schools in 2022-23 school year

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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 2,493 students enrolled in Martin County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.1% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Martin County Schools roughly covers eight schools within Martin County and has a main office in Williamston.

Among the eight schools in Martin County Schools, Riverside High School recorded the highest enrollment of 425 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 Martin County Schools Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Martin County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Riverside High School425
Riverside Middle School367
Williamston Primary School310
South Creek Elementary School284
South Creek High School223
Rodgers Elementary School220
South Creek Middle School200
Jamesville Elementary School193

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