Danielle Jones, Superintendent Orange County Schools | https://www.orangecountyfirst.com/
Danielle Jones, Superintendent Orange County Schools | https://www.orangecountyfirst.com/
Orange County Schools roughly covers 13 schools within Orange County and has a main office in Hillsborough.
Among the 13 schools in Orange County Schools, Orange High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,201 students in the 2023-24 school year.
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.
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.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Orange High School | 1,201 |
| Cedar Ridge High School | 1,098 |
| A. L. Stanback Middle School | 633 |
| River Park Elementary School | 555 |
| Efland Cheeks Elementary School | 528 |
| New Hope Elementary School | 528 |
| Orange Middle School | 525 |
| Hillsborough Elementary School | 437 |
| Gravelly Hill Middle School | 410 |
| Grady Brown Elementary School | 405 |
| Pathways Elementary School | 317 |
| Central Elementary School | 288 |
| Partnership Academy | 45 |
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