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6.4avg / 10

Haywood County Schools School District

School District · Waynesville, North Carolina

Students: 6,566
Teachers (FTE): 439

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

15

8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high

Enrollment

6,566

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#53 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,458

$654 vs North Carolina median

District size

6,566 students

Typical than North Carolina median

The short answer

Haywood County Schools ranks #53 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Haywood County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pisgah High (8.0/10), North Canton Elementary (7.9/10), and Junaluska Elementary (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Jonathan Valley Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Haywood County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Haywood County Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Pisgah High8.0 / 10
2North Canton Elementary7.9 / 10
3Junaluska Elementary7.5 / 10
4Waynesville Middle7.0 / 10
5Canton Middle6.4 / 10
6Hazelwood Elementary6.3 / 10
7Bethel Middle6.3 / 10
8Bethel Elementary6.2 / 10
9Tuscola High6.1 / 10
10Jonathan Valley Elementary5.9 / 10

See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Haywood County Schools

Haywood County Schools is a Waynesville, North Carolina school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 6,566 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $12,458 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Haywood County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pisgah High, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Haywood County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 65.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.6%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Haywood County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency65.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency59.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Haywood County Schools with test data.

District Details

State
North Carolina
City
Waynesville
Total Enrollment
6,566
Teachers (FTE)
439
District spending per student
$12,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Haywood County Schools?

Haywood County Schools has 15 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Haywood County Schools?

The average composite rating for Haywood County Schools is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Haywood County Schools?

Haywood County Schools's district-level spending was $12,458 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Haywood County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Haywood County Schools is 15:1.

What is the top-rated school in Haywood County Schools?

Pisgah High is the highest-rated school in Haywood County Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Haywood County Schools?

Across schools in Haywood County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Haywood County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Haywood County Schools has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
65.9%
ELA Proficiency
59.6%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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