Haywood County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,550 students in Haywood County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Haywood County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Haywood County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.71
# American Indian Students
33 Students
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
640 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
56 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
1%
25%
# White Students
5,557 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
85%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
239 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
486
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
522
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
524
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
470
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
455
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
504
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
498
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
479
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
473
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
550
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
528
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
517
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
459
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,495 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,356 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Haywood County Schools School District?
Haywood County Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,550 students.
What is the rank of Haywood County Schools School District?
Haywood County Schools School District is ranked #80 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Haywood County Schools School District?
85% of Haywood County Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Haywood County Schools School District?
Haywood County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Haywood County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,356 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 15 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 6,550 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 78% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
