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Central Haywood High School

62 Joy Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, Central Haywood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Haywood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Central Haywood High School's student population of 68 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Place of Transformation

School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Haywood High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
(20-21)
≤20%
42%
≤20%
50%
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
3%
25%
White
79%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
(21-22)
65-69%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Central Haywood High School often compared to?
Central Haywood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pisgah High School, Tuscola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Haywood High School?
The graduation rate of Central Haywood High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Central Haywood High School?
68 students attend Central Haywood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Central Haywood High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Haywood High School?
Central Haywood High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Haywood High School offer ?
Central Haywood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Haywood High School part of?
Central Haywood High School is part of Haywood County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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