Top Rankings
Haywood County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,550 students in Haywood County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Haywood County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
6,550 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
435 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Haywood County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 325 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.71
# American Indian Students
33 Students
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
640 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
56 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
1%
25%
# White Students
5,557 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
85%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
239 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
486
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
522
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
524
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
470
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
455
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
504
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
498
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
479
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
473
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
550
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
528
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
517
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
459
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,495 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,356 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,495
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,356
$11,612
Best Haywood County Schools School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haywood Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Grades: 9-13
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
71 Learning Lane
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-6565
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-6565
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Black Bear Drive
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3440
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #44.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Old River Road
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3448
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3448
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
564 Tuscola School Rd
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2408
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2408
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #66.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 Sonoma Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 646-3442
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 646-3442
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #77.
Junaluska Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2238 Asheville Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2407
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2407
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #88.
North Canton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Thompson St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3444
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3444
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #99.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Plott Creek Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2406
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2406
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1010.
Clyde Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4182 Old Clyde Road
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-2206
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Jonathan Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Hall Drive
Waynesville, NC 28785
(828) 926-3207
Waynesville, NC 28785
(828) 926-3207
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Morningstar Rd
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3445
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3445
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #1313.
Waynesville Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
495 Brown Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2403
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2403
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #1414.
Canton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Penland St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3467
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3467
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #1515.
Central Haywood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
62 Joy Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-9944
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-9944
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Haywood County Schools School District?
Haywood County Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,550 students.
What is the rank of Haywood County Schools School District?
Haywood County Schools School District is ranked #80 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Haywood County Schools School District?
85% of Haywood County Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Haywood County Schools School District?
Haywood County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Haywood County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,356 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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