Hiwassee Dam High School serves 148 students in grades 9-12.
Hiwassee Dam High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hiwassee Dam High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hiwassee Dam High School's student population of 148 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hiwassee Dam High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hiwassee Dam High School is 0.12, 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
#1680 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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 Hiwassee Dam High School's ranking?
Hiwassee Dam High School is ranked #1680 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hiwassee Dam High School often compared to?
Hiwassee Dam High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hiwassee Dam High School?
The graduation rate of Hiwassee Dam High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hiwassee Dam High School?
148 students attend Hiwassee Dam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hiwassee Dam High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiwassee Dam High School?
Hiwassee Dam High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hiwassee Dam High School offer ?
Hiwassee Dam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiwassee Dam High School part of?
Hiwassee Dam High School is part of Cherokee County Schools School District.
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