Yadkin County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year?

Forbush High School had the highest enrollment among Yadkin County schools, welcoming 787 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 13 schools in Yadkin County, Forbush Middle School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 603 students, while Starmount High School welcomed 537 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

Forbush High School is part of Yadkin County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Yadkin County and has a main office in Yadkinville.

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

North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.

If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.