There were 4,946 students enrolled in Yadkin County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.1% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Yadkin County Schools roughly covers 14 schools within Yadkin County and has a main office in Yadkinville.
Among the 14 schools in Yadkin County Schools, Forbush High School recorded the highest enrollment of 787 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 |
|---|---|
| Forbush High School | 787 |
| Forbush Middle School | 603 |
| Starmount High School | 537 |
| Starmount Middle School | 493 |
| Yadkinville Elementary School | 464 |
| West Yadkin Elementary School | 387 |
| Boonville Elementary School | 346 |
| Jonesville Elementary School | 248 |
| Courtney Elementary School | 220 |
| Yadkin Early College | 214 |
| Fall Creek Elementary School | 209 |
| East Bend Elementary School | 206 |
| Forbush Elementary School | 182 |
| Yadkin Success Academy | 50 |
