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#1038 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 39% in state
Waynesville Middle
Middle School · Haywood County Schools · Waynesville, NC
A Haywood County Schools middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
495 Brown Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786
- Math 55% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waynesville Middle score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waynesville Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,047
Median home value
$266,800
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Rock Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–11 | 2.6 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Blue Ridge Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–6 | 2.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Haywood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Bethel MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 249 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Haywood County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $12,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waynesville Middle is listed in Haywood County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waynesville Middle
Waynesville Middle is a public middle school in Waynesville, NC, part of Haywood County Schools, serving approximately 708 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,038 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waynesville Middle
What grades does Waynesville Middle serve?
Waynesville Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Waynesville Middle?
Waynesville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waynesville Middle rank in NC?
Waynesville Middle ranks #1,038 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Waynesville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Waynesville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waynesville Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waynesville Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waynesville Middle a charter school?
No, Waynesville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waynesville Middle a Title I school?
No, Waynesville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waynesville Middle?
99.6% of students at Waynesville Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Haywood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (828) 456-2403
- Area population (ZIP 28786)
- 22,153
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28786; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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