Central Haywood High School

62 Joy Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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 (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <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)
Total Students
63 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

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.
This School
State Level (NC)
(20-21)
≤20%
42%
≤20%
50%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
16%
22%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
24%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

White
76%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
24%
0.40

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
86.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
72%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
1%
4%

Showing 2006–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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