The only school district in Transylvania County suffered declining enrollment in the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
There were 3,178 students in the halls of Transylvania County Schools, 1.1% lower than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Transylvania County fell short of the state’s trend, which shows an overall increase in enrollment across the state.
Transylvania County Schools has a main office in Brevard and is the only school district within Transylvania County.
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 in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard High School | 736 | 727 | 1.2% |
| Brevard Middle School | 528 | – | – |
| Brevard Elementary School | 518 | 514 | 0.8% |
| Pisgah Forest Elementary School | 435 | 413 | 5.3% |
| Brevard Academy | 404 | 393 | 2.8% |
| Rosman Elementary School | 333 | 315 | 5.7% |
| Rosman High School | 251 | 268 | -6.3% |
| Rosman Middle School | 208 | 210 | -1% |
| T. C. Henderson Elementary School | 106 | – | – |
| Davidson River School | 63 | 70 | -10% |
