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Pamlico County Schools welcomed 1,175 students 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 1,175 students enrolled in Pamlico County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.8% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Pamlico County Schools roughly covers four schools within Pamlico County and has a main office in Bayboro.

Among the four schools in Pamlico County Schools, Pamlico County High School recorded the highest enrollment of 444 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 Pamlico County Schools Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Pamlico County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Pamlico County High School444
Pamlico County Primary School300
Pamlico County Middle School265
Fred A. Anderson Elementary School166

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