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
Smoky Mountain High School registered the highest enrollment among Jackson County's 11 schools in the 2022-23 school year, welcoming 866 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain High School | 826 | 866 | 4.8% |
| Fairview Elementary School | 719 | 740 | 2.9% |
| Cullowhee Valley School | 611 | 598 | -2.1% |
| Scotts Creek Elementary School | 439 | 441 | 0.5% |
| Smokey Mountain Elementary School | 339 | 326 | -3.8% |
| Summit Charter | 256 | 286 | 11.7% |
| Blue Ridge School | 144 | 147 | 2.1% |
| Blue Ridge Early College | 129 | 128 | -0.8% |
| Jackson County Early College | 97 | 99 | 2.1% |
| Jackson Community School | 76 | 70 | -7.9% |
| Catamount School | 55 | 55 | 0% |
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