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
Franklin High School registered the highest enrollment among Macon County's 12 schools in the 2022-23 school year, welcoming 951 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.
Enrollment in Macon County Over 9 Years
Enrollment in Macon County Schools Compared to Previous Year
| School name | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | 939 | 951 | 1.3% |
| Macon Middle School | 599 | 597 | -0.3% |
| Mountain View Intermediate School | 541 | 571 | 5.5% |
| South Macon Elementary School | 501 | 469 | -6.4% |
| Iotla Valley Elementary School | 362 | 380 | 5% |
| East Franklin Elementary School | 334 | 358 | 7.2% |
| Cartoogechaye Elementary School | 318 | 347 | 9.1% |
| Highlands School | 352 | 339 | -3.7% |
| Macon Early College High School | 126 | 116 | -7.9% |
| Union Academy | 111 | 107 | -3.6% |
| Nantahala School | 83 | 84 | 1.2% |
| Macon Virtual Academy | 70 | 28 | -60% |
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