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 1,218 students in the halls of Clay County Schools, 3.4% higher than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Clay County amplified the state's increasing trend, showing a sharper increase in student numbers than the state average.
Clay County Schools has a main office in Hayesville and is the only school district within Clay County.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina's public schools face a significant funding gap. The state's per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina's public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesville High School | 381 | 343 | 11.1% |
| Hayesville Primary School | 300 | 281 | 6.8% |
| Hayesville Middle School | 272 | 295 | -7.8% |
| Hayesville Elementary School | 265 | 259 | 2.3% |
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