There were 449 students enrolled in Hyde County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.4% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Hyde County Schools roughly covers three schools within Hyde County and has a main office in Swan Quarter.
Among the three schools in Hyde County Schools, Mattamuskeet Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 277 students in the 2023-24 school year.
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.
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 | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Mattamuskeet Elementary School | 277 |
| Ocracoke School | 142 |
| Mattamuskeet Early College High | 30 |
