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 1,436 students in the halls of Gates County Schools, 2.4% higher than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Gates County amplified the state's increasing trend, showing a sharper increase in student numbers than the state average.
Gates County Schools has a main office in Gatesville and is the only school district within Gates 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.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates County Senior High School | 457 | 433 | 5.5% |
| Buckland Elementary School | 238 | 240 | -0.8% |
| Gatesville Elementary School | 229 | 217 | 5.5% |
| T. S. Cooper Elementary School | 174 | 159 | 9.4% |
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