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1,071 students enrolled in Graham County Schools in 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

There were 1,071 students enrolled in Graham County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 3.3% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Graham County Schools roughly covers three schools within Graham County and has a main office in Robbinsville.

Among the three schools in Graham County Schools, Robbinsville Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 492 students in the 2022-23 school year.

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 Graham County Schools Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Graham County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Robbinsville Elementary School492
Robbinsville High School333
Robbinsville Middle School246

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