Best Schools in Haywood County, NC
Haywood County, NC has a total of 23 schools including 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 8,892 students attend Haywood County, NC schools. On average, schools in Haywood County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Haywood County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Haywood County, NC
Haywood County, NC has 8 high schools with 3,194 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Haywood County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Haywood County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Haywood Early College
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 176 Students
2. Smoky Mountain High School
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
3. Pisgah High
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
4. Tuscola High
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
5. Central Haywood High
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Haywood County, NC
Haywood County, NC has 4 middle schools with 1,865 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Haywood County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Haywood County exceed expectations.
1. Bethel Middle
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Waynesville Middle
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
3. Canton Middle
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Haywood County, NC
Haywood County, NC has 10 elementary schools with 3,229 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Haywood County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Haywood County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Bethel Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Riverbend Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 183 Students
3. Junaluska Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
4. North Canton Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
5. Hazelwood Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
6. Meadowbrook Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
7. Grassy Fork Elementary
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Cocke County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 127 Students
8. Jonathan Valley Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
9. Clyde Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
10. Scotts Creek Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Haywood County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Haywood County, NC has a total population of 62,089 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Haywood County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Haywood County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Haywood County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Haywood County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Haywood County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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