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Greene County Schools: Greene Central High School welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year

Webp superintendent of public instruction catherine truitt 2023

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

Greene Central High School had the highest enrollment among Greene County schools, welcoming 742 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the six schools in Greene County, Greene County Middle School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 677 students, while Snow Hill Primary School welcomed 377 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

Greene Central High School is part of Greene County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Greene County and has a main office in Snow Hill.

In the previous school year, Greene Central High School also had the highest number of students among Greene County schools.

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 Greene Central High School Over 4 Years
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Enrollment in Greene County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
School nameCityTotal School Enrollment
Greene Central High SchoolSnow Hill742
Greene County Middle SchoolSnow Hill677
Snow Hill Primary SchoolSnow Hill377
Greene County Intermediate SchoolSnow Hill358
West Greene Elementary SchoolSnow Hill348
Greene Early College HighSnow Hill151

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