How many students were enrolled in Hyde County Schools in 2022-23 school year?

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

By Outer Banks Times

Feb 25, 2024

There were 451 students enrolled in Hyde County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.7% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Hyde County Schools roughly covers two schools within Hyde County and has a main office in Swan Quarter.

Among the two schools in Hyde County Schools, Mattamuskeet Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 300 students in the 2022-23 school year.

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 Hyde County Schools Over 9 Years