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Camden County Schools in Camden County experienced rise in student enrollment for 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

The only school district in Camden County had rising enrollment in the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

There were 1,889 students in the halls of Camden County Schools, 1% higher than the year before.

The enrollment numbers in Camden County was steady with the state's trend of increasing enrollment.

Camden County Schools has a main office in Camden and is the only school district within Camden County.

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.

Enrollment in Camden County Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Camden County Only School District During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment in 2022-23Total Enrollment in 2021-22Total % Change
Grandy Primary School5925861%
Camden Intermediate School4414078.4%
Camden Middle School271275-1.5%

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