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How many students were enrolled in Chowan County's only school district in 2022-23 school year?

Webp superintendent of public instruction catherine truitt 2023

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 Chowan County suffered declining enrollment in the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

There were 1,792 students in the halls of Edenton-Chowan Schools, 1.4% lower than the year before.

The enrollment numbers in Chowan County fell short of the state's trend, which shows an overall increase in enrollment across the state.

Edenton-Chowan Schools has a main office in Edenton and is the only school district within Chowan 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 Chowan County Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Chowan County Only School District During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment in 2022-23Total Enrollment in 2021-22Total % Change
John A. Holmes High School5735720.2%
Chowan Middle School424426-0.5%
White Oak Elementary School4124051.7%
D. F. Walker Elementary School383414-7.5%

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