Is Hayesville High a good school?

Hayesville High ranks 251 st of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hayesville High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Hayesville High.

What is the racial makeup of Hayesville High?

Students at Hayesville High are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Hayesville High?

Hayesville High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hayesville Elementary Elementary : Hayesville Primary School Middle : Hayesville Middle

Hayesville High

Summary:

Hayesville High is a public high school serving 393 students in grades 9-12 in Hayesville, North Carolina. The school is part of the Clay County Schools district, which is ranked 58 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Hayesville High stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in End-of-Course exams. The school consistently outperforms the state average in Math III and English II, with 71% and 66.4% proficiency, respectively, compared to the state averages of 57.6% and 59.7%. However, the school struggles in Math I, with only 35.4% proficiency compared to the state average of 36.9%. The school's gifted and talented students excel, ranking 44th out of 403 high schools in North Carolina, but the performance of disabled and white students is relatively lower, ranking 180th and 301st, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, Hayesville High generally outperforms Robbinsville High and Andrews High in academic metrics, but lags behind the higher-performing Tri-County Early College High. Additionally, Hayesville High has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 31.56% in 2020-2021 to 50.13% in 2022-2023, indicating growing socioeconomic challenges in the community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

205 Yellow Jacket Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904-9762

(828) 389-6532

District: Clay County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,651

Feeder schools for Hayesville High:

Elementary:	Hayesville Elementary
	Hayesville Primary School
Middle:	Hayesville Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 393

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hayesville High ranks better than 60.8% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hayesville High is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Hayesville High employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hayesville High is $14,651.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hayesville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayesville High 251^st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Hayesville High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

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Clay County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County Schools 58^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hayesville High

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Rank History for all students at Hayesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	76.39	36^th	431	91.6%
2007	72.18	62^nd	453	86.3%
2008	74.72	46^th	477	90.4%
2009	74.49	43^rd	490	91.2%
2010	74.45	43^rd	499	91.4%
2011	76.76	38^th	506	92.5%
2012	64.16	107^th	502	78.7%
2013	57.55	90^th	505	82.2%
2014	45.87	181^st	451	59.9%
2015	49.13	187^th	531	64.8%
2016	52.81	150^th	507	70.4%
2017	42.68	230^th	476	51.7%
2018	51.11	209^th	469	55.4%
2019	55.53	171^st	514	66.7%
2021	53.30	252^nd	594	57.6%
2022	59.28	238^th	621	61.7%
2023	64.38	197^th	626	68.5%
2024	56.43	251^st	640	60.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hayesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.86	180^th	349	48.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hayesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	52.11	144^th	424	66.0%
2019	51.66	129^th	446	71.1%
2021	50.63	114^th	432	73.6%
2022	69.42	129^th	544	76.3%
2023	71.93	131^st	597	78.1%
2024	49.72	251^st	613	59.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Hayesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	56.84	184^th	449	59.0%
2019	51.05	197^th	475	58.5%
2021	52.77	172^nd	475	63.8%
2022	62.34	208^th	594	65.0%
2023	64.98	194^th	588	67.0%
2024	57.66	236^th	602	60.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hayesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	18.15	331^st	349	5.2%
2019	47.25	157^th	364	56.9%
2021	31.84	226^th	334	32.3%
2022	35.88	190^th	330	42.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hayesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	80.47	18^th	337	94.7%
2023	80.77	55^th	403	86.4%
2024	78.55	44^th	403	89.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Hayesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	45.16	236^th	463	49.0%
2019	56.23	157^th	488	67.8%
2021	51.47	174^th	481	63.8%
2022	56.65	224^th	585	61.7%
2023	62.98	203^rd	602	66.3%
2024	54.12	248^th	607	59.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hayesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.17	207^th	454	54.4%

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Rank History for White students at Hayesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	33.13	306^th	427	28.3%
2019	40.17	241^st	444	45.7%
2021	39.61	231^st	439	47.4%
2022	47.65	270^th	534	49.4%
2023	48.95	269^th	537	49.9%
2024	45.71	301^st	553	45.6%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Hayesville High School only cares about their ratings. The school refuses to help students who are struggling, instead they send them to a night school in Georgia. They punish students for expressing themselves, especially when the student does not have straight A"s or a star athlete. The school officials are some of the biggest bullies in the school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hayesville High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	573	8	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	582
1989	560	6	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	570
1990	373	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	378
1991	362	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	4	371
1992	363	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	366
1993	365	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1994	359	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1995	369	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1996	369	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1997	370	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	375
1998	399	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	403
1999	412	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	415
2000	423	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	428
2001	411	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	416
2002	372	4	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2003	372	4	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2004	395	5	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	408
2005	391	6	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	404
2006	406	4	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	418
2007	416	2	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	3	427
2008	389	2	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2009	382	3	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	392
2010	385	6	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	397
2011	370	3	1	7	1	1	5	0	388
2012	355	5	2	15	2	1	5	0	385
2013	357	5	1	17	1	2	4	0	387
2014	332	3	1	20	0	2	3	0	361
2015	353	3	2	21	0	1	3	0	383
2016	339	5	2	19	1	1	6	0	373
2017	353	6	2	20	1	0	7	0	389
2018	367	5	1	20	1	0	7	0	401
2019	342	4	2	17	2	0	3	0	370
2020	361	2	2	19	2	0	9	0	395
2021	347	2	1	21	2	0	4	0	377
2022	324	2	2	24	3	0	3	0	358
2023	344	4	2	35	2	0	6	0	393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hayesville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	582	37.0	15.7	60.7
1989	570	37.0	15.4	47.9
1990	378	31.0	12.1	64
1991	371	33.0	11.2	65.2
1992	366	33.0	11.0	19.7
1993	367	29.0	12.7	29.7
1994	360	29.0	12.4	20.3
1995	373	30.0	12.4	16.9
1996	373	30.0	12.4	16.9
1997	375	32.0	11.7	8.8
1998	403	36.0	11.2	32.3
1999	415	36.0	11.5	23.6
2000	428	36.0	11.9	22.7
2001	416	36.0	11.6	28.6
2002	385	36.0	10.7	32.5
2003	385	36.0	10.7	32.5
2004	408	36.0	11.3	32.8
2005	404	36.0	11.2	49.5
2006	418	36.0	11.6	37.3
2007	427	34.0	12.6	32.8
2008	402	34.0	11.8	36.8
2009	392	34.4	11.4	37.5
2010	397	32.3	12.2	44.3
2011	388	33.2	11.6	41
2012	385	31.7	12.1	44.9
2013	387	32.5	11.8	47.3
2014	361	31.1	11.5	44.3
2015	383	31.0	12.3	45.4
2016	373	31.0	12.0	40.8
2017	389	31.9	12.1	43.2
2018	401	31.9	12.5	33.7
2019	370	31.8	11.6	40
2020	395	33.3	11.8	40.8
2021	377	27.6	13.6	31.6
2022	358	28.3	12.6	36
2023	393	25.3	15.5	50.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hayesville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	582	37.0	15.7	60.7
1989	570	37.0	15.4	47.9
1990	378	31.0	12.1	64
1991	371	33.0	11.2	65.2
1992	366	33.0	11.0	19.7
1993	367	29.0	12.7	29.7
1994	360	29.0	12.4	20.3
1995	373	30.0	12.4	16.9
1996	373	30.0	12.4	16.9
1997	375	32.0	11.7	8.8
1998	403	36.0	11.2	32.3
1999	415	36.0	11.5	23.6
2000	428	36.0	11.9	22.7
2001	416	36.0	11.6	28.6
2002	385	36.0	10.7	32.5
2003	385	36.0	10.7	32.5
2004	408	36.0	11.3	32.8
2005	404	36.0	11.2	49.5
2006	418	36.0	11.6	37.3
2007	427	34.0	12.6	32.8
2008	402	34.0	11.8	36.8
2009	392	34.4	11.4	37.5
2010	397	32.3	12.2	44.3
2011	388	33.2	11.6	41
2012	385	31.7	12.1	44.9
2013	387	32.5	11.8	47.3
2014	361	31.1	11.5	44.3
2015	383	31.0	12.3	45.4
2016	373	31.0	12.0	40.8
2017	389	31.9	12.1	43.2
2018	401	31.9	12.5	33.7
2019	370	31.8	11.6	40
2020	395	33.3	11.8	40.8
2021	377	27.6	13.6	31.6
2022	358	28.3	12.6	36
2023	393	25.3	15.5	50.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hayesville High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,180 (8.1%)	$13,471 (91.9%)	$14,651

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hayesville High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 171^st of 514 High schools	Ranks 197^th of 626 High schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Hayesville High)	69.9	71	1.1%
End of Course Biology (Clay County Schools)	69.9	71	1.1%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Hayesville High)	55.4	67.4	12%
End of Course English II (Clay County Schools)	55.4	67.4	12%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Hayesville High)	52.9	50	2.9%
End of Course Math I (Clay County Schools)	52.9	50	2.9%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Hayesville High)	42.6	61.8	19.2%
End of Course Math III (Clay County Schools)	42.6	61.8	19.2%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	370	393	6.2%
African American	4	4
American Indian	2	2
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	17	35	105.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	342	344	0.6%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	50.1%	10.1%

Schools Near Hayesville High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Reading (2024)	EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hayesville High	Public	9-12	205 Yellow Jacket Drive	Hayesville	28904	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 389-6532	393	25	15.5	50.1%	344 (87.5%)	4 (1.0%)	35 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	56.4	251^st of 640 public high schools	60.8%		64.4	197^th of 626 public high schools	68.5%	54	58.3	66.4	35.4	71.0			$14,651	$1,180	$13,471
Tri-County Early College High	Public	9-12	4700 East US 64 Alternate	Murphy	28906	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 837-6775	129	8	15.4	62.0%	95 (73.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (20.9%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.1%)	77.7	140^th of 640 public high schools	78.1%		77.7	140^th of 626 public high schools	77.6%		80.0	91.4	46.9	76.2			$7,830	$280	$7,549
Andrews High	Public	9-12	50 High School Drive	Andrews	28901	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 321-5415	225	15	15.4	62.7%	187 (83.1%)	2 (0.9%)	17 (7.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	32.7	422^nd of 640 public high schools	34.1%		49	298^th of 626 public high schools	52.4%	124	42.9	67.2	23.1	34.0			$14,037	$1,030	$13,007
The Oaks Academy	Public	6-12	4700 East US 64 Alternate	Murphy	28906	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 837-6775	50	5	9.5	94.0%	44 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.0%)								(n/a)		12.5			9.1	36.4	$16,426	$280	$16,146
Murphy High	Public	9-12	234 High School Circle	Murphy	28906	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 837-2426	489	34	14.1	54.6%	414 (84.7%)	14 (2.9%)	29 (5.9%)	5 (1.0%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.1%)	53.4	279^th of 640 public high schools	56.4%		58.3	240^th of 626 public high schools	61.7%	39	44.1	65.3	59.5	62.6			$10,724	$1,248	$9,476
Robbinsville High	Public	9-12	301 Sweetwater Road	Robbinsville	28771	Graham County	Graham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 479-9830	363	31	11.8	65.6%	277 (76.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.9%)	2 (0.6%)	63 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	37.4	391^st of 640 public high schools	38.9%		34.2	403^rd of 626 public high schools	35.6%	12	42.7	51.0	50.0	46.2			$14,741	$1,673	$13,068

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