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
Among the three districts in Catawba County, Hickory City Schools ranked second in enrollment numbers with 3,757 students, while Newton Conover City Schools welcomed 2,753 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.
Catawba County Schools roughly covers schools within Catawba County and has a main office in Newton.
In the previous school year, Catawba County Schools also had the highest number of students among Catawba County districts.
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.
| District | City (main office) | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba County Schools | Newton | 15,360 |
| Hickory City Schools | Hickory | 3,757 |
| Newton Conover City Schools | Newton | 2,753 |
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