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Haywood County Public Schools

Total Schools

16

public schools

Total Enrollment

7,209

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Haywood County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Haywood County has 2 district entries. Haywood County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Waynesville has the most listed schools, with 8 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

16

in Haywood County

Reported Enrollment

7,209

16 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle3
High4
Other1

2 School Districts in Haywood County

Haywood County Schools

15 schools
6,605 students

Shining Rock Classical Academy

1 school
604 students

16 Public Schools in Haywood County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 16 of 16 matching schools

Pisgah High

Haywood County Schools

Canton, 28716 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High927 students

Tuscola High

Haywood County Schools

Waynesville, 28786 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High917 students

Waynesville Middle

Haywood County Schools

Waynesville, 28786 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle720 students

Shining Rock Classical Academy

Shining Rock Classical Academy

Waynesville, 28786 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–10Charter604 students

Bethel Elementary

Haywood County Schools

Canton, 28716 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary526 students

Clyde Elementary

Haywood County Schools

Clyde, 28721 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary526 students

Hazelwood Elementary

Haywood County Schools

Waynesville, 28786 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary492 students

Canton Middle

Haywood County Schools

Canton, 28716 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle449 students

Junaluska Elementary

Haywood County Schools

Waynesville, 28786 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary447 students

Jonathan Valley Elementary

Haywood County Schools

Waynesville, 28785 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary378 students

North Canton Elementary

Haywood County Schools

Canton, 28716 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary324 students

Bethel Middle

Haywood County Schools

Waynesville, 28786 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle245 students

Meadowbrook Elementary

Haywood County Schools

Canton, 28716 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary218 students

Riverbend Elementary

Haywood County Schools

Clyde, 28721 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary183 students

Haywood Early College

Haywood County Schools

Clyde, 28721 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–UGHigh176 students

Central Haywood High

Haywood County Schools

Waynesville, 28786 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12Alternative77 students

Haywood County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Haywood County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Haywood County public school directory?

The directory lists 16 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Haywood County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Haywood County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Haywood County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Haywood County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Haywood County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.