For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,252 students in Clay County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Clay County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, NC are Hayesville High School, Hayesville Elementary School and Hayesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayesville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Yellow Jacket Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-6532
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-6532
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Hayesville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Elementary School Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-8586
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-8586
Grades: 3-5
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Hayesville Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 School Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-9924
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-9924
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
698 Anderson St
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-8513
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-8513
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, NC include Hayesville High School, Hayesville Elementary School and Hayesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County, NC?
4 public schools are located in Clay County, NC.
What percentage of students in Clay County, NC go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Clay County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, NC?
Clay County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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