Is Hayesville Middle a good school?

Hayesville Middle ranks 348 th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hayesville Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Hayesville Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Hayesville Middle?

Students at Hayesville Middle are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Hayesville Middle attend?

Students who attend Hayesville Middle usually go on to attend Hayesville High

Hayesville Middle

Summary:

Hayesville Middle is a public middle school in Hayesville, North Carolina, serving 274 students in grades 6-8. 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 Middle consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for end-of-grade tests in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rates have been particularly strong, ranging from 70.1% to 80.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Hayesville Middle's performance on Mathematics tests is also noteworthy, with 6th-grade proficiency rates consistently above 60% and 7th-grade rates around 50%, both higher than the state averages. The school has shown strong performance for its female students, ranking in the top 40% of North Carolina middle schools, and its low socioeconomic status (SES) students have also performed well, ranking in the top 25% of middle schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Hayesville Middle outperforms Robbinsville Middle and Murphy Middle in academic proficiency rates across most subject areas and grade levels. Robbinsville Middle, in particular, struggles with significantly lower proficiency rates than Hayesville Middle and the state averages, ranking in the bottom 10% of North Carolina middle schools. However, Andrews Middle, another nearby school, also performs well, with strong proficiency rates in 8th-grade Mathematics, Reading, and Science, comparable to or exceeding Hayesville Middle's performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

135 School Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904-9764

(828) 389-9924

District: Clay County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
348^th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,537

Students who attend Hayesville Middle usually attend:

High:

Hayesville High

Feeder schools for Hayesville Middle:

Elementary:	Hayesville Elementary
	Hayesville Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hayesville Middle ranks better than 56.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (8.8%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hayesville Middle is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Hayesville Middle employs 22.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hayesville Middle is $9,537.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hayesville Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayesville Middle 348^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Hayesville Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

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 all students at Hayesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	54.20	316^th	598	47.2%
2007	61.43	259^th	606	57.3%
2008	74.45	137^th	620	77.9%
2009	73.79	165^th	630	73.8%
2010	72.67	162^nd	640	74.7%
2011	69.99	200^th	648	69.1%
2012	59.79	312^th	662	52.9%
2013	65.19	195^th	673	71.0%
2014	50.84	293^rd	627	53.3%
2015	54.86	314^th	705	55.5%
2016	51.22	349^th	692	49.6%
2017	50.52	360^th	694	48.1%
2018	43.47	417^th	691	39.7%
2019	52.62	358^th	737	51.4%
2021	55.82	298^th	741	59.8%
2022	62.94	264^th	786	66.4%
2023	58.77	299^th	784	61.9%
2024	54.11	348^th	793	56.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hayesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.92	445^th	473	5.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hayesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	49.09	307^th	604	49.2%
2019	64.51	178^th	639	72.1%
2021	65.94	149^th	633	76.5%
2022	62.38	199^th	689	71.1%
2023	68.86	162^nd	735	78.0%
2024	67.37	178^th	743	76.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Hayesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	47.31	392^nd	656	40.2%
2019	52.06	339^th	684	50.4%
2021	53.61	305^th	706	56.8%
2022	74.15	165^th	733	77.5%
2023	58.28	289^th	731	60.5%
2024	62.07	253^rd	738	65.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hayesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	29.70	367^th	475	22.7%
2019	71.38	77^th	504	84.7%
2021	53.20	156^th	478	67.4%
2022	42.91	207^th	449	53.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hayesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	62.37	163^rd	416	60.8%
2021	58.76	213^th	448	52.5%
2022	71.70	55^th	450	87.8%
2023	69.75	97^th	452	78.5%
2024	77.32	10^th	461	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Hayesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	38.93	435^th	665	34.6%
2019	50.12	355^th	697	49.1%
2021	56.84	274^th	711	61.5%
2022	48.57	376^th	748	49.7%
2023	56.74	292^nd	747	60.9%
2024	45.93	402^nd	751	46.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hayesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	43.10	292^nd	493	40.8%
2022	41.12	325^th	541	39.9%
2024	49.82	268^th	564	52.5%

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Rank History for White students at Hayesville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	22.31	518^th	596	13.1%
2019	30.66	490^th	624	21.5%
2021	31.90	445^th	632	29.6%
2022	42.17	388^th	658	41.0%
2023	38.15	424^th	656	35.4%
2024	36.21	430^th	652	34.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Hayesville Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	368	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
1991	386	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	394
1992	377	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1993	381	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1994	398	2	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	404
1995	416	1	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	423
1996	416	1	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	423
1997	419	2	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	425
1998	404	5	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	412
1999	386	7	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	397
2000	397	7	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	408
2001	384	7	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	397
2002	407	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2003	407	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2004	397	3	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
2005	408	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
2006	417	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2007	406	4	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	7	424
2008	402	4	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	8	425
2009	420	14	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
2010	394	14	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
2011	399	6	0	14	1	0	4	0	424
2012	398	3	0	15	1	0	7	0	424
2013	408	4	1	16	0	0	7	0	436
2014	423	4	1	15	0	0	8	0	451
2015	376	5	2	13	1	0	10	0	407
2016	398	3	2	22	1	0	10	0	436
2017	391	3	1	30	3	0	7	0	435
2018	363	3	2	32	4	0	6	0	410
2019	382	3	1	37	2	0	7	0	432
2020	360	4	1	35	3	0	12	0	415
2021	262	2	1	25	2	0	4	0	296
2022	264	1	0	27	2	0	5	0	299
2023	237	1	1	24	5	0	6	0	274

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hayesville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	372	15.0	24.8	n/a
1991	394	22.0	17.9	0
1992	380	22.0	17.2	22.1
1993	385	26.0	14.8	31.4
1994	404	27.0	15.0	30.7
1995	423	26.0	16.3	25.5
1996	423	26.0	16.3	25.5
1997	425	26.0	16.3	34.4
1998	412	28.0	14.7	15
1999	397	28.0	14.2	37.3
2000	408	28.0	14.6	40
2001	397	28.0	14.2	44.6
2002	415	28.0	14.8	48
2003	415	28.0	14.8	48
2004	407	28.0	14.5	46.9
2005	414	28.0	14.8	36
2006	427	28.0	15.3	44.5
2007	424	31.0	13.7	41.5
2008	425	33.0	12.9	48.7
2009	444	30.0	14.8	50
2010	420	27.8	15.0	54.5
2011	424	25.8	16.4	54.7
2012	424	24.8	17.0	58.5
2013	436	26.0	16.7	59.6
2014	451	27.5	16.3	59.4
2015	407	29.0	14.0	56.5
2016	436	28.0	15.5	54.6
2017	435	28.0	15.5	55.9
2018	410	28.0	14.6	52.4
2019	432	28.7	15.0	55.6
2020	415	27.0	15.3	50.4
2021	296	23.2	12.7	38.9
2022	299	21.5	13.9	41.8
2023	274	22.1	12.3	62.8

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	372	15.0	24.8	n/a
1991	394	22.0	17.9	0
1992	380	22.0	17.2	22.1
1993	385	26.0	14.8	31.4
1994	404	27.0	15.0	30.7
1995	423	26.0	16.3	25.5
1996	423	26.0	16.3	25.5
1997	425	26.0	16.3	34.4
1998	412	28.0	14.7	15
1999	397	28.0	14.2	37.3
2000	408	28.0	14.6	40
2001	397	28.0	14.2	44.6
2002	415	28.0	14.8	48
2003	415	28.0	14.8	48
2004	407	28.0	14.5	46.9
2005	414	28.0	14.8	36
2006	427	28.0	15.3	44.5
2007	424	31.0	13.7	41.5
2008	425	33.0	12.9	48.7
2009	444	30.0	14.8	50
2010	420	27.8	15.0	54.5
2011	424	25.8	16.4	54.7
2012	424	24.8	17.0	58.5
2013	436	26.0	16.7	59.6
2014	451	27.5	16.3	59.4
2015	407	29.0	14.0	56.5
2016	436	28.0	15.5	54.6
2017	435	28.0	15.5	55.9
2018	410	28.0	14.6	52.4
2019	432	28.7	15.0	55.6
2020	415	27.0	15.3	50.4
2021	296	23.2	12.7	38.9
2022	299	21.5	13.9	41.8
2023	274	22.1	12.3	62.8

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 Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$427 (4.5%)	$9,110 (95.5%)	$9,537

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hayesville Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 358^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 299^th of 784 Middle schools	10.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Hayesville Middle)	75.5	60.9	14.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)	75.5	60.9	14.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Hayesville Middle)	60.6	57.5	3.1%
6th Grade Reading (Clay County Schools)	60.6	57.5	3.1%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hayesville Middle)	54.8	50.6	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)	54.8	50.6	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Hayesville Middle)	51	46.1	4.9%
7th Grade Reading (Clay County Schools)	51	46.1	4.9%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hayesville Middle)	57.9	32.6	25.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)	57.9	32.6	25.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Hayesville Middle)	39.5	57.3	17.8%
8th Grade Reading (Clay County Schools)	39.5	57.3	17.8%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Hayesville Middle)	80.7	80.9	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Clay County Schools)	80.7	80.9	0.2%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	432	274	36.6%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	37	24	35.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	382	237	38%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	62.8%	7.2%

Schools Near Hayesville Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (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	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hayesville Middle	Public	6-8	135 School Drive	Hayesville	28904	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 389-9924	274	22	12.3	62.8%	237 (86.5%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (8.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	54.1	348^th of 793 public middle schools	56.1%		58.8	299^th of 784 public middle schools	61.9%	49	68.0	54.3	31.5	52.4	40.4	52.2	72.8	$9,537	$427	$9,111
Andrews Middle	Public	6-8	2750 Business Hwy 19	Andrews	28901	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 321-5762	187	13	13.9	70.1%	150 (80.2%)	4 (2.1%)	24 (12.8%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	60.4	285^th of 793 public middle schools	64.1%		68.7	217^th of 784 public middle schools	72.3%	68	30.6	49.2	66.7	38.7	54.1	65.2	92.4	$9,750	$1,000	$8,751
Murphy Middle	Public	6-8	65 Middle School Drive	Murphy	28906	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 837-0160	316	20	15.4	63.6%	260 (82.3%)	10 (3.2%)	21 (6.6%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.3%)	56.7	316^th of 793 public middle schools	60.2%		61.8	271^st of 784 public middle schools	65.4%	45	50.0	40.6	44.3	48.9	46.4	62.3	87.7	$10,209	$1,096	$9,114
Robbinsville Middle	Public	6-8	301B Sweetwater Road	Robbinsville	28771	Graham County	Graham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 479-9840	250	18	13.8	73.2%	187 (74.8%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	47 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15.8	701^st of 793 public middle schools	11.6%		28.9	568^th of 784 public middle schools	27.6%	133	18.7	12.0	20.9	22.7	22.9	32.6	70.9	$11,497	$719	$10,778

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