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
Roanoke Rapids City Schools registered the highest enrollment among Halifax County's three districts in the 2022-23 school year, welcoming 2,632 students.
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 name | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids City Schools | 2,585 | 2,632 | 1.8% |
| Halifax County Schools | 2,029 | 2,060 | 1.5% |
| Weldon City Schools | 669 | 636 | -4.9% |
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