Summary:
The middle schools in Haywood County Schools serve students in grades 6-8 and consist of three schools: Waynesville Middle, Canton Middle, and Bethel Middle. While all three schools perform well above the state average, Bethel Middle stands out as the top-performing middle school in the district, consistently ranking among the best in North Carolina.
Bethel Middle boasts exceptional academic results, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the Haywood County and North Carolina averages across all subject areas and grade levels. The school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 90.1% is particularly impressive, far surpassing the county and state averages. Additionally, Bethel Middle maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, suggesting more individualized attention for students, and spends the most per student at $11,023, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.
In contrast, Waynesville Middle and Canton Middle have more average performance, with 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger. While they still outperform the state averages in many areas, they lag behind Bethel Middle's exceptional results. Additionally, Canton Middle has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 99.33%, suggesting a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.
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