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 two districts in Buncombe County, Asheville City Schools ranked second in enrollment numbers with 3,990 students.
Buncombe County Schools roughly covers schools within Buncombe County and has a main office in Asheville.
In the previous school year, Buncombe County Schools also had the highest number of students among Buncombe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Buncombe County Schools | Asheville | 21,843 |
| Asheville City Schools | Asheville | 3,990 |
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