Hayesville High School is a school located in Hayesville, North Carolina and is part of the Clay County School District. It is the only public high school in Clay County. As of 2024, the school's enrollment is 371 students and it has 33 teaching staff members. That is an average of 10.27 students per teacher.
Serving 366 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 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayesville High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Hayesville, NC, covering an area of approximately 220.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 19 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hayesville High School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hayesville High 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 Hayesville High School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)70-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Black
School Mascot
Yellow Jackets
Source: 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 #403 out of 2,617 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayesville High School?
The graduation rate of Hayesville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Hayesville High School?
366 students attend Hayesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hayesville High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 15:1.
What grades does Hayesville High School offer ?
Hayesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayesville High School part of?
Hayesville High School is part of Clay County Schools.
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