NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Haywood County Schools roughly covers 14 schools within Haywood County and has a main office in Waynesville.
Among the 14 schools in Haywood County Schools, Pisgah High School recorded the highest enrollment of 892 students in the 2022-23 school year.
North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Pisgah High School | 892 |
| Tuscola High School | 890 |
| Waynesville Middle School | 720 |
| Bethel Elementary School | 524 |
| Clyde Elementary School | 515 |
| Hazelwood Elementary School | 479 |
| Canton Middle School | 453 |
| Junaluska Elementary School | 443 |
| Jonathan Valley Elementary School | 348 |
| North Canton Elementary School | 307 |
| Meadowbrook Elementary School | 198 |
| Riverbend Elementary School | 182 |
| Haywood Early College | 173 |
| Central Haywood High School | 69 |
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