Bethel Elementary School

4700 Old River Road
Canton, NC 28716
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bethel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bethel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Bethel Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Bethel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#279 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
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77%
51%
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67%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bethel Elementary 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
n/a
25%
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White
93%
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.
0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bethel Elementary 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bethel Elementary School's ranking?
Bethel Elementary School is ranked #279 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bethel Elementary School often compared to?
Bethel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clyde Elementary School, Shining Rock Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?
508 students attend Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bethel Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethel Elementary School offer ?
Bethel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bethel Elementary School part of?
Bethel Elementary School is part of Haywood County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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