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Cabarrus County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year?

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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

Cabarrus County Schools had the highest enrollment among Cabarrus County districts, welcoming 34,593 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the two districts in Cabarrus County, Kannapolis City Schools ranked second in enrollment numbers with 5,357 students.

Cabarrus County Schools roughly covers schools within Cabarrus County and has a main office in Concord.

In the previous school year, Cabarrus County Schools also had the highest number of students among Cabarrus 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.

Enrollment in Cabarrus County Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Cabarrus County Districts During 2022-23 School Year
DistrictCity (main office)Total Enrollment
Cabarrus County SchoolsConcord34,593
Kannapolis City SchoolsKannapolis5,357

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