Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Central Haywood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Haywood High School's student population of 63 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Place of Transformation
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Haywood High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
3%
24%
White
76%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Haywood High School often compared to?
Central Haywood High Schoolis 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Haywood High School?
The graduation rate of Central Haywood High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Central Haywood High School?
63 students attend Central Haywood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Central Haywood High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Haywood High School?
Central Haywood High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Haywood High School offer ?
Central Haywood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Haywood High School part of?
Central Haywood High School is part of Haywood County Schools.
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