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
Davidson County Schools registered the highest enrollment among Davidson County's three districts in the 2022-23 school year, welcoming 17,650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County Schools | 17,533 | 17,650 | 0.7% |
| Lexington City Schools | 2,907 | 2,881 | -0.9% |
| Thomasville City Schools | 2,129 | 2,126 | -0.1% |
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