Serving 299 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayesville Middle School's student population of 299 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hayesville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayesville Middle School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1228 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1228 out of 2,568 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Hayesville Middle School?
299 students attend Hayesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hayesville Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayesville Middle School?
Hayesville Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayesville Middle School offer ?
Hayesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hayesville Middle School part of?
Hayesville Middle School is part of Clay County Schools School District.
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