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Hyde County Schools Education: 449 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

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Melanie R. Shaver, Superintendent Hyde County Schools | core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com

Melanie R. Shaver, Superintendent Hyde County Schools | core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com

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.

Enrollment in Hyde County Schools Over 10 Years

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Enrollment in Hyde County Schools During 2023-24 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Mattamuskeet Elementary School277
Ocracoke School142
Mattamuskeet Early College High30

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