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Orange County Education: Which school had most students enrolled 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

East Chapel Hill High School had the highest enrollment among Orange County schools, welcoming 1,431 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 29 schools in Orange County, Orange High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 1,290 students, while Cedar Ridge High School welcomed 1,082 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

East Chapel Hill High School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Orange County and has a main office in Chapel Hill.

In the previous school year, East Chapel Hill High School also had the highest number of students among Orange 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 East Chapel Hill High School Over 5 Years
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Enrollment in Orange County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
School nameCityTotal School Enrollment
East Chapel Hill High SchoolChapel Hill1,431
Orange High SchoolHillsborough1,290
Cedar Ridge High SchoolHillsborough1,082
Carrboro High SchoolCarrboro858
Smith Middle SchoolChapel Hill769
McDougle Middle SchoolChapel Hill750
Culbreth Middle SchoolChapel Hill661
A. L. Stanback Middle SchoolHillsborough648
Phillips Middle SchoolChapel Hill613
River Park Elementary SchoolHillsborough555
New Hope Elementary SchoolChapel Hill535
Orange Middle SchoolHillsborough524
Efland Cheeks Elementary SchoolEfland521
FPG Elementary SchoolChapel Hill509
Carrboro Elementary SchoolCarrboro487
McDougle Elementary SchoolChapel Hill478
Seawell Elementary SchoolChapel Hill464
Glenwood Elementary SchoolChapel Hill431
Gravelly Hill Middle SchoolEfland429
Hillsborough Elementary SchoolHillsborough428
Morris Grove Elementary SchoolChapel Hill423
Rashkis Elementary SchoolChapel Hill421
Scroggs Elementary SchoolChapel Hill380
The Expedition SchoolHillsborough358
Ephesus Elementary SchoolChapel Hill349
Estes Hills Elementary SchoolChapel Hill334
Central Elementary SchoolHillsborough299
Partnership AcademyHillsborough37
Phoenix Academy HighChapel Hill27

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