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Haywood County

North Carolina · Public K-12

16 public schools serving approximately 7,209 students, in a county of 62,662 residents.

Schools
16
2 districts
Enrollment
7,209
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,912
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.0%
Below North Carolina avg
Elementary
8
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Haywood County Schools
6,605 students · 2 districts in Haywood County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Haywood County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
91%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
29.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
48
17.6% under 18

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pisgah HighCantonHigh09-12927·
Tuscola HighWaynesvilleHigh09-12917·
Waynesville MiddleWaynesvilleMiddle06-08720·
Shining Rock Classical AcademyWaynesvilleOtherKG-10604·
Bethel ElementaryCantonElementaryKG-05526·
Clyde ElementaryClydeElementaryPK-05526·
Hazelwood ElementaryWaynesvilleElementaryPK-05492·
Canton MiddleCantonMiddle06-08449·
Junaluska ElementaryWaynesvilleElementaryKG-05447·
Jonathan Valley ElementaryWaynesvilleElementaryPK-05378·
North Canton ElementaryCantonElementaryPK-05324·
Bethel MiddleWaynesvilleMiddle06-08245·
Meadowbrook ElementaryCantonElementaryPK-05218·
Riverbend ElementaryClydeElementaryKG-05183·
Haywood Early CollegeClydeHigh09-13176·
Central Haywood HighWaynesvilleHigh09-1277·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Haywood County?
Haywood County, North Carolina has 16 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,209 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Haywood County?
The county's public school system includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Haywood County?
Haywood County Schools is the largest school district in Haywood County, serving approximately 6,605 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Haywood County?
Haywood County has roughly 62,662 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Haywood County?
Median household income in Haywood County is $61,912, below the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Haywood County?
Approximately 29.5% of adults 25 and older in Haywood County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Haywood County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.0% of students in Haywood County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Carolina county average of 68.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Haywood County schools?
Across Haywood County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Haywood County?
Haywood County residents are approximately 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Haywood County is owner-occupied?
Haywood County has about 35,560 housing units, of which roughly 74.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data