Haywood County Public Schools
Haywood County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
16
public schools
Total Enrollment
7,209
students
School Districts
2
districts
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.
Haywood County has 2 district entries. Haywood County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Waynesville has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
2 School Districts in Haywood County
Haywood County Schools
Shining Rock Classical Academy
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 dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah High | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Canton, 28716Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 927 |
| Tuscola High | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Waynesville, 28786Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 917 |
| Waynesville Middle | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Waynesville, 28786Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 720 |
| Shining Rock Classical Academy | Listed only | Shining Rock Classical Academy | Waynesville, 28786Suburb: Large | KG–10 | Charter | 604 |
| Bethel Elementary | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Canton, 28716Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 526 |
| Clyde Elementary | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Clyde, 28721Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 526 |
| Hazelwood Elementary | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Waynesville, 28786Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 492 |
| Canton Middle | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Canton, 28716Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 449 |
| Junaluska Elementary | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Waynesville, 28786Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 447 |
| Jonathan Valley Elementary | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Waynesville, 28785Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 378 |
| North Canton Elementary | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Canton, 28716Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 324 |
| Bethel Middle | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Waynesville, 28786Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 245 |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Canton, 28716Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 218 |
| Riverbend Elementary | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Clyde, 28721Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 183 |
| Haywood Early College | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Clyde, 28721Suburb: Large | 9–UG | High | 176 |
| Central Haywood High | Listed only | Haywood County Schools | Waynesville, 28786Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Alternative | 77 |
Pisgah High
Haywood County Schools
Canton, 28716 / Suburb: Large
Tuscola High
Haywood County Schools
Waynesville, 28786 / Rural: Fringe
Waynesville Middle
Haywood County Schools
Waynesville, 28786 / Suburb: Large
Shining Rock Classical Academy
Shining Rock Classical Academy
Waynesville, 28786 / Suburb: Large
Bethel Elementary
Haywood County Schools
Canton, 28716 / Rural: Fringe
Clyde Elementary
Haywood County Schools
Clyde, 28721 / Suburb: Large
Hazelwood Elementary
Haywood County Schools
Waynesville, 28786 / Rural: Fringe
Canton Middle
Haywood County Schools
Canton, 28716 / Suburb: Large
Junaluska Elementary
Haywood County Schools
Waynesville, 28786 / Rural: Fringe
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Haywood County Schools
Waynesville, 28785 / Rural: Fringe
North Canton Elementary
Haywood County Schools
Canton, 28716 / Suburb: Large
Bethel Middle
Haywood County Schools
Waynesville, 28786 / Rural: Fringe
Meadowbrook Elementary
Haywood County Schools
Canton, 28716 / Suburb: Large
Riverbend Elementary
Haywood County Schools
Clyde, 28721 / Rural: Fringe
Haywood Early College
Haywood County Schools
Clyde, 28721 / Suburb: Large
Central Haywood High
Haywood County Schools
Waynesville, 28786 / Suburb: Large
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.