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Perquimans County Schools welcomed 1,634 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 1,634 students enrolled in Perquimans County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.1% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Perquimans County Schools roughly covers four schools within Perquimans County and has a main office in Hertford.

Among the four schools in Perquimans County Schools, Perquimans County High School recorded the highest enrollment of 502 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 Perquimans County Schools Over 8 Years
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Enrollment in Perquimans County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Perquimans County High School502
Hertford Grammar395
Perquimans County Middle School373
Perquimans Central364

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