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 987 students in the halls of Jones County Schools, 2.1% higher than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Jones County amplified the state's increasing trend, showing a sharper increase in student numbers than the state average.
Jones County Schools has a main office in Trenton and is the only school district within Jones County.
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.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Senior High School | 532 | 522 | 1.9% |
| Trenton Elementary School | 137 | 146 | -6.2% |
| Maysville Elementary School | 115 | - | - |
| Pollocksville Elementary School | 105 | 96 | 9.4% |
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