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 in the halls of Perquimans County Schools, 2.1% higher than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Perquimans County amplified the state's increasing trend, showing a sharper increase in student numbers than the state average.
Perquimans County Schools has a main office in Hertford and is the only school district within Perquimans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perquimans County High School | 502 | 479 | 4.8% |
| Hertford Grammar | 395 | 356 | 11% |
| Perquimans County Middle School | 373 | 394 | -5.3% |
| Perquimans Central | 364 | 371 | -1.9% |
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