Chatham County Schools Superintendent Anthony Jackson Announces Retirement

Chatham County Schools superintendent Anthony Jackson will retire July 1, the school district announced Wednesday. Jackson has served as superintendent since 2021.

In a statement, Jackson called his tenure as superintendent “one of the greatest honors of my professional life.”

“I am deeply grateful to the partnership of the Board of Education, the dedication of our teachers and staff, the engagement of our families, and the support of the Chatham County community,” Jackson said. “Together, we have worked to strengthen opportunities for students and position the district for continued success.”

Jackson has worked for nearly four decades in public education. He received the A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year Award while serving in Vance County, and in 2026 he was named a recipient of the Duke Energy Annual Citizenship and Service Award. According to Chatham County Schools, the district’s graduation rate during his tenure was 92 percent, while 100 percent of schools “met or exceeded” EVAAS (Education Value-Added Assessment System) growth expectations.

“We thank Dr. Jackson for his dedicated leadership and service to the students, staff and families of Chatham County Schools,” said Gary Leonard, chair of the Chatham County Board of Education. “During his tenure, the district built a strong foundation for continues success. We are grateful for his commitment to public education and look forward to working with him to ensure a smooth leadership transition.”

Chatham County Schools noted Jackson “remains fully committed” through the remainder of the school year and through a transition period to a new superintendent. The district said the Board of Education will begin the search process to fill the role “in the coming months.”

Featured image via Chatham County Schools

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