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
Mars Hill Elementary School registered the highest enrollment among Madison County's six schools in the 2022-23 school year, welcoming 496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Elementary School | 490 | 496 | 1.2% |
| Madison Middle School | 433 | 451 | 4.2% |
| Madison High School | 415 | 401 | -3.4% |
| Brush Creek Elementary School | 339 | 335 | -1.2% |
| Madison Early College High | 258 | 240 | -7% |
| Hot Springs Elementary School | 129 | 141 | 9.3% |
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