Best Schools in Haywood County, NC
Haywood County, NC has 23 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,850 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Haywood County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Haywood County, NC
The top high schools in Haywood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haywood Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 176 Students
2. Jackson Co Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
3. Pisgah High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
4. Tuscola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
5. Central Haywood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
6. Cherokee Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Central High School • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 709 Students
Best Middle Schools in Haywood County, NC
The top middle schools in Haywood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Canton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
3. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Haywood County, NC
The top elementary schools in Haywood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverbend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 183 Students
2. Junaluska Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
3. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
4. North Canton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
5. Hazelwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
6. Jonathan Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
7. Clyde Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
8. Meadowbrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
9. Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades 1 - 6 • 8 Students
10. Cherokee Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Central Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 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.
Questions About Schools in Haywood County, NC
How many schools are in Haywood County, NC?
Haywood County, NC has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,850 students in total.
How do schools in Haywood County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Haywood County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Haywood County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Haywood County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Haywood County
3 places in Haywood County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Waynesville (8)
- Canton (5)
- Clyde (3)
School districts (1)
- Haywood County Schools (15 schools)