For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 630 students in Haywood County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Haywood County, NC is Shining Rock Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haywood County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Haywood County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Haywood County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shining Rock Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2150 Russ Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 476-5150
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 476-5150
Gr: K-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Haywood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
62 Joy Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2405
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2405
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Haywood County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Haywood County, NC include Shining Rock Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Haywood County?
1 public charter schools are located in Haywood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Haywood County?
Haywood County public charter schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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