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

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 176 Students

2. Smoky Mountain High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students

3. Pisgah High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students

4. Tuscola High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students

5. Central Haywood High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students

2. Waynesville Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students

3. Canton Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students

2. Riverbend Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 183 Students

3. Junaluska Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students

4. North Canton Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students

5. Hazelwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students

6. Meadowbrook Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students

7. Grassy Fork Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cocke County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 127 Students

8. Jonathan Valley Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students

9. Clyde Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students

10. Scotts Creek Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

8,892

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

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

B-

15.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,306 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Haywood County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations