For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,080 students in Haywood County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Haywood County, NC are Bethel Middle School, Waynesville Middle School and Canton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haywood County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Haywood County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Haywood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 Sonoma Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 646-3442
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 646-3442
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Waynesville Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
495 Brown Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2403
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2403
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Canton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Penland St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3467
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3467
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-11
| 630 students
Haywood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
62 Joy Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2405
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2405
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Haywood County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Haywood County, NC include Bethel Middle School, Waynesville Middle School and Canton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Haywood County?
4 public middle schools are located in Haywood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Haywood County?
Haywood County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Haywood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Haywood County include: Canton Middle School vs. Waynesville Middle School, Bethel Middle School vs. Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville Middle School vs. Canton Middle School
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