Serving 173 students in grades 9-13, Haywood Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haywood Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Haywood Early College's student population of 173 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Haywood Early College ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haywood Early College is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haywood Early College's ranking?
Haywood Early College is ranked #48 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Haywood Early College often compared to?
Haywood Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Pisgah High School, Tuscola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haywood Early College?
The graduation rate of Haywood Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Haywood Early College?
173 students attend Haywood Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Haywood Early College students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haywood Early College?
Haywood Early College has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Haywood Early College offer ?
Haywood Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Haywood Early College part of?
Haywood Early College is part of Haywood County Schools School District.
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