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
Swain County High School registered the highest enrollment among Swain County's five schools in the 2022-23 school year, welcoming 541 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swain County High School | 533 | 541 | 1.5% |
| Swain County West Elementary School | 413 | 399 | -3.4% |
| Swain County Middle School | 399 | 387 | -3% |
| Swain County East Elementary School | 348 | 339 | -2.6% |
| Mountain Discovery | 171 | 178 | 4.1% |
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