Best Schools in Waynesville, NC
Waynesville, NC has a total of 21 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 7,176 students attend Waynesville, NC schools. On average, schools in Waynesville score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Waynesville greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Waynesville, NC
Waynesville, NC has 6 high schools with 1,105 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 Waynesville score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waynesville greatly exceed expectations.
1. Haywood Early College
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 176 Students
2. Jackson Co Early College
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
3. Swain County High School
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
4. Central Haywood High
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waynesville, NC
Waynesville, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,350 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 Waynesville score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waynesville greatly 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
4. Swain County Middle School
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waynesville, NC
Waynesville, NC has 9 elementary schools with 3,117 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 Waynesville score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waynesville 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. Hazelwood Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
5. Meadowbrook Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
6. Jonathan Valley Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
7. Clyde Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
8. Scotts Creek Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
9. Swain County East Elementary
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
10. Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School
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Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades 1 - 6 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waynesville, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waynesville, NC has a total population of 20,026 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waynesville, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waynesville, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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