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 2,493 students in the halls of Martin County Schools, 1.1% lower than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Martin County fell short of the state's trend, which shows an overall increase in enrollment across the state.
Martin County Schools has a main office in Williamston and is the only school district within Martin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School | 425 | 441 | -3.6% |
| Bear Grass Charter School | 424 | 407 | 4.2% |
| Riverside Middle School | 367 | 383 | -4.2% |
| Williamston Primary School | 310 | 283 | 9.5% |
| South Creek Elementary School | 284 | 285 | -0.4% |
| South Creek High School | 223 | 240 | -7.1% |
| Rodgers Elementary School | 220 | 213 | 3.3% |
| South Creek Middle School | 200 | 215 | -7% |
| Jamesville Elementary School | 193 | 175 | 10.3% |
| Northeast Regional School - Biotech/Agri | 117 | 136 | -14% |
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