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Washington County Schools Education: 1,039 students were enrolled 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 1,039 students enrolled in Washington County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.4% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Washington County Schools roughly covers five schools within Washington County and has a main office in Plymouth.

Among the five schools in Washington County Schools, Pines Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 376 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 Washington County Schools Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Washington County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Pines Elementary School376
Washington County High School254
Washington County Middle School219
Creswell Elementary School113
Washington Early College High77

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