Hayesville High School

205 Yellow Jacket Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, Hayesville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hayesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hayesville High School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
358 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Hayesville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayesville High School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#427 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hayesville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hayesville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
n/a
25%
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White
90%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Hayesville High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Hayesville High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hayesville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hayesville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hayesville High School's ranking?
Hayesville High School is ranked #427 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hayesville High School often compared to?
Hayesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayesville Middle School, Murphy High School, Hayesville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayesville High School?
The graduation rate of Hayesville High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hayesville High School?
358 students attend Hayesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hayesville High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayesville High School?
Hayesville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayesville High School offer ?
Hayesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hayesville High School part of?
Hayesville High School is part of Clay County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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