Haywood County Schools School District
School District · Waynesville, North Carolina
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
15
8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,458
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
15
8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,458
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Haywood County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Haywood County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Riverbend Elementary
Clyde · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bethel Middle
Waynesville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Canton Elementary
Canton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#16 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
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 #16 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Haywood County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riverbend Elementary (9.0/10), Bethel Middle (8.9/10), and North Canton Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverbend Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Bethel Middle | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | North Canton Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Pisgah High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Junaluska Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Bethel Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Tuscola High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Haywood Early College | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Waynesville Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Hazelwood Elementary | 6.2 / 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. The district invests $12,458 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Haywood County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverbend Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Haywood County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 64.0% and ELA proficiency of 59.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Haywood County Schools with test data.
Schools in Haywood County Schools
15 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Waynesville
- Total Enrollment
- 6,566
- Teachers (FTE)
- 439
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Haywood County Schools?
Haywood County Schools spends $12,458 per student per year.
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?
Riverbend Elementary is the highest-rated school in Haywood County Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Haywood County Schools?
Across schools in Haywood County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.3%. 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 7.0/10 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.3%
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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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