Total enrollment
1,392
+40 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Catawba
North Carolina · Public K-12
Of all public K-12 schools in North Carolina, 3 sit inside Catawba city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 1,392 students (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Catawba
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
70%
was 79%
% Hispanic
14%
was 9%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandys High | High | 09-12 | 935 |
| Catawba Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 450 |
| Catawba Rosenwald Education Center | Combined | KG-12 | 7 |
About Catawba
Catawba, North Carolina is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,392 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
On the school-mix side, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Catawba is around 464 students, 19% below the North Carolina average of about 571.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Catawba has climbed 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,352 students to 1,392. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 79% to 70% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Catawba discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.