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
Perquimans County High School registered the highest enrollment among Perquimans County's four schools in the 2022-23 school year, welcoming 502 students.
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 name | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perquimans County High School | 479 | 502 | 4.8% |
| Hertford Grammar | 356 | 395 | 11% |
| Perquimans County Middle School | 394 | 373 | -5.3% |
| Perquimans Central | 371 | 364 | -1.9% |
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