Serving 301 students in grades 6-8, Hayesville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayesville Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hayesville, NC, encompassing approximately 220.8 square miles. Most students live within a 20-30 minute drive from the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 19.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayesville Middle School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence Without Excuses
School Rankings
Hayesville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayesville Middle School is 0.33, 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
#1014 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayesville Middle School's ranking?
Hayesville Middle School is ranked #1014 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hayesville Middle School often compared to?
Hayesville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayesville High School, Hayesville Elementary School, Towns County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hayesville Middle School?
301 students attend Hayesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hayesville Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayesville Middle School?
Hayesville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hayesville Middle School offer ?
Hayesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayesville Middle School part of?
Hayesville Middle School is part of Clay County Schools.
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