Haywood Early College

Summary:

Haywood Early College is a high-performing public high school in Clyde, North Carolina, serving 176 students in grades 9-12. This school is part of the Haywood County Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Haywood Early College consistently outperforms the state and district averages on end-of-course (EOC) exams, with 97.8% proficiency in Biology, 100% proficiency in English II and Math I, and 98% proficiency in Math III in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has been ranked among the top 8 high schools in North Carolina out of 640, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Haywood Early College excels in supporting various student subgroups, including female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students, demonstrating its commitment to equitable educational outcomes.

Compared to nearby high schools like Central Haywood High, Pisgah High, and Tuscola High, Haywood Early College significantly outperforms them on academic measures, suggesting that it is providing a more rigorous and effective educational experience for its students. This level of sustained excellence over the past several years is a testament to the school's commitment to quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721

(828) 565-4000

District: Haywood County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,730

Student/teacher ratio: 26.5

Number of students: 186

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Haywood Early College ranks better than 98.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Haywood County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Haywood Early College is 26.5, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Haywood County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Haywood Early College is $7,730, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Haywood County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Haywood Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Haywood Early College 8^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Haywood Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Haywood County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Haywood County Schools 27^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Haywood Early College

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Rank History for all students at Haywood Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	98.50	1^st	594	99.8%
2022	97.11	4^th	621	99.4%
2023	96.27	6^th	626	99.0%
2024	96.36	8^th	640	98.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Haywood Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	99.79	1^st	544	99.8%
2023	97.41	21^st	597	96.5%
2024	97.89	19^th	613	96.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Haywood Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	97.16	2^nd	594	99.7%
2023	95.81	6^th	588	99.0%
2024	95.81	10^th	602	98.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Haywood Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	77.83	54^th	398	86.4%
2023	80.79	53^rd	403	86.8%
2024	78.70	36^th	403	91.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Haywood Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	96.64	17^th	585	97.1%
2023	96.00	22^nd	602	96.3%
2024	96.45	14^th	607	97.7%

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Rank History for White students at Haywood Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.33	9^th	534	98.3%
2023	93.68	27^th	537	95.0%
2024	94.23	16^th	553	97.1%

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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 Haywood Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	50	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	54
2008	92	1	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	100
2009	119	3	0	3	6	n/a	n/a	131
2010	147	2	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	157
2011	126	0	0	3	0	0	4	133
2012	111	1	0	9	0	0	1	122
2013	127	1	0	11	3	0	1	143
2014	119	1	0	12	2	0	2	136
2015	136	1	0	13	4	0	2	156
2016	149	0	0	11	4	0	2	166
2017	162	0	1	12	4	1	3	183
2018	146	0	2	10	2	1	4	165
2019	158	2	4	12	2	1	4	183
2020	160	2	5	10	0	1	4	182
2021	165	2	4	12	0	1	6	190
2022	163	3	3	13	1	0	8	191
2023	159	1	1	10	0	0	5	176
2024	169	1	0	11	0	0	5	186

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 Haywood Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	54	1.9	28.4	63
2008	100	4.0	25.0	58
2009	131	6.0	21.8	n/a
2010	157	5.8	26.7	58
2011	133	6.0	22.1	63.2
2012	122	6.0	20.3	67.2
2013	143	6.0	23.8	62.9
2014	136	5.5	24.4	63.2
2015	156	6.0	26.0	51.3
2016	166	6.0	27.6	53.6
2017	183	6.0	30.5	45.4
2018	165	6.0	27.5	40
2019	183	6.9	26.3	43.2
2020	182	6.8	26.4	41.2
2021	190	7.0	27.1	27.4
2022	191	8.0	23.8	30.4
2023	176	7.0	25.1	42
2024	186	7.0	26.5	98.4

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 Haywood Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	54	1.9	28.4	63
2008	100	4.0	25.0	58
2009	131	6.0	21.8	n/a
2010	157	5.8	26.7	58
2011	133	6.0	22.1	63.2
2012	122	6.0	20.3	67.2
2013	143	6.0	23.8	62.9
2014	136	5.5	24.4	63.2
2015	156	6.0	26.0	51.3
2016	166	6.0	27.6	53.6
2017	183	6.0	30.5	45.4
2018	165	6.0	27.5	40
2019	183	6.9	26.3	43.2
2020	182	6.8	26.4	41.2
2021	190	7.0	27.1	27.4
2022	191	8.0	23.8	30.4
2023	176	7.0	25.1	42
2024	186	7.0	26.5	98.4

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 Haywood Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$690 (8.9%)	$7,040 (91.1%)	$7,730

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Haywood Early College

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Haywood Early College)	100	99.9	0.1%
End of Course English II (Haywood County Schools)	66.8	71.2	4.4%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Haywood Early College)	96.3	100	3.7%
End of Course Math I (Haywood County Schools)	45.8	61.4	15.6%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Haywood Early College)	97.8	100	2.2%
End of Course Math III (Haywood County Schools)	51	77.6	26.6%
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	183	176	3.8%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	12	10	16.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	158	159	0.6%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.2%	42%	1.1%

Schools Near Haywood Early College

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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 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	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Haywood Early College	Public	9-12	185 Freedlander Drive	Clyde	28721	Haywood County	Haywood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 565-4000	186	7	26.5	98.4%	169 (90.9%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	96.4	8^th of 640 public high schools	98.8%		96.3	6^th of 626 public high schools	99.0%	2	97.8	100.0	100.0	98.0											$7,730	$690	$7,040
Tuscola High	Public	9-12	564 Tuscola School Rd	Waynesville	28786	Haywood County	Haywood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 456-2408	908	57	15.9	99.7%	742 (81.7%)	16 (1.8%)	103 (11.3%)	6 (0.7%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.6%)	75.2	154^th of 640 public high schools	75.9%		71.2	168^th of 626 public high schools	73.2%	14	70.7	68.2	62.0	84.5											$9,911	$860	$9,050
Central Haywood High	Public	9-12	62 Joy Lane	Waynesville	28786	Haywood County	Haywood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 627-9944	68	11	6.1	94.1%	54 (79.4%)	2 (2.9%)	6 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.8%)								(n/a)				18.2											$18,725	$2,409	$16,316
Pisgah High	Public	9-12	1 Black Bear Drive	Canton	28716	Haywood County	Haywood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 646-3440	908	57	16.0	98.7%	746 (82.2%)	10 (1.1%)	113 (12.4%)	7 (0.8%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.9%)	76.6	147^th of 640 public high schools	77.0%		79.9	130^th of 626 public high schools	79.2%	17	75.9	70.3	64.2	77.4											$9,758	$969	$8,789
Enka High	Public	9-12	475 Enka Lake Road	Candler	28715	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 670-5000	1,037	64	16.2	99.7%	720 (69.4%)	36 (3.5%)	246 (23.7%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (2.6%)	42.5	355^th of 640 public high schools	44.5%		59.7	229^th of 626 public high schools	63.4%	126	58.0	57.6	30.5	53.3											$9,892	$617	$9,276
Jackson Community School	Public	5-12	3770 Skyland Drive	Sylva	28779	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 586-4328	69	9	8.1	95.7%	43 (62.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.1%)	4.3	623^rd of 640 public high schools	2.7%					(n/a)	11.8	25.0													$26,010	$1,858	$24,152
The Franklin School of Innovation	Public, Charter	5-12	61 Innovation Dr	Asheville	28806	Buncombe County	The Franklin School of Innovation	Yes	No	No	Yes	(828) 318-8140	706	53	13.2		572 (81.0%)	21 (3.0%)	52 (7.4%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.6%)	59.9	234^th of 640 public high schools	63.4%		59.8	227^th of 626 public high schools	63.7%	7	47.6	77.1	41.5	78.6	50.6	69.1	57.0	22.4	60.0	52.6	58.0	64.3	67.1	80.6
Erwin High	Public	9-12	60 Lees Creek Road	Asheville	28806	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 232-4251	1,052	71	14.8	99.7%	521 (49.5%)	92 (8.7%)	357 (33.9%)	9 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	20 (1.9%)	49 (4.7%)	19.8	516^th of 640 public high schools	19.4%		28.9	440^th of 626 public high schools	29.7%	76	40.9	42.6	17.8	34.6											$10,603	$744	$9,859
Smoky Mountain High School	Public	9-12	100 Smoky Mountain Drive	Sylva	28779	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 586-2177	899	54	16.6	53.4%	625 (69.5%)	11 (1.2%)	176 (19.6%)	9 (1.0%)	40 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.2%)	39.8	372^nd of 640 public high schools	41.9%		37.2	378^th of 626 public high schools	39.6%	6	48.4	53.8	40.6	51.1											$11,017	$880	$10,137
Jackson County Early College	Public	9-12	404 College Drive	Sylva	28779	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 339-4499	109	4	27.2	39.4%	75 (68.8%)	2 (1.8%)	14 (12.8%)	4 (3.7%)	6 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.3%)	87	103^rd of 640 public high schools	83.9%		90.3	64^th of 626 public high schools	89.8%	39	89.7	100.0	41.2	96.8											$7,254	$111	$7,144

Frequently Asked Questions about Haywood Early College

What is the racial makeup of Haywood Early College?

Students at Haywood Early College are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Haywood Early College in?

Haywood County Schools

Is Haywood Early College a good school?

Yes! Haywood Early College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 640 North Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Haywood Early College?

In the 2023-24 school year, 186 students attended Haywood Early College.

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