Hayesville Middle

Hayesville Middle is a low-enrollment junior high in Hayesville, North Carolina, overseen by Clay County Schools. The school enrolls 301 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 605 students per school, that is 50% below typical.

Across the 4 schools in Clay County Schools (1,322 students total), Hayesville Middle accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Hayesville Middle logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (81%). The remainder comes out to 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 93% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Hayesville Middle lists 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.4:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 99% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

After controlling for student poverty, Hayesville Middle tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 48.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 62.1%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Clay County) records that median household earnings sit near $56,971, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Hayesville Middle is one of 4 public schools in Clay County (combined enrollment of about 1,322 students).

The closest other public school is Hayesville High, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Hayesville Middle at 4th of 7; the average score across the group is 61.5%.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Looking at the recent track record. Hayesville Middle's enrollment has shrank 27% since 2018, when it stood at 410 (now 301). Over the same period, the White share decreased from 89% to 81%.

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