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Enrollment at Whiteville City Schools decreased by 2.1% compared to previous school year

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Jonathan Williams, Superintendent Whiteville City Schools | https://www.wect.com/

Jonathan Williams, Superintendent Whiteville City Schools | https://www.wect.com/

There were 1,980 students enrolled in Whiteville City Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 2.1% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Whiteville City Schools roughly covers five schools within Columbus County and has a main office in Whiteville.

Among the five schools in Whiteville City Schools, Whiteville High School recorded the highest enrollment of 613 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 Whiteville City Schools Over 9 Years

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Enrollment in Whiteville City Schools During 2023-24 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Whiteville High School613
Central Middle School458
Edgewood Elementary School443
Whiteville Primary School440
North Whiteville Academy26

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