Asheville Reporter

There were 6,423 students enrolled in Haywood County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.1% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Haywood County Schools roughly covers 15 schools within Haywood County and has a main office in Waynesville.

Among the 15 schools in Haywood County Schools, Tuscola High School recorded the highest enrollment of 892 students in the 2023-24 school year.

North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.

If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.

School	Total Enrollment
Tuscola High School	892
Pisgah High School	869
Waynesville Middle School	709
Bethel Elementary School	532
Clyde Elementary School	510
Canton Middle School	489
Hazelwood Elementary School	483
Junaluska Elementary School	425
Jonathan Valley Elementary School	328
North Canton Elementary School	309
Bethel Middle School	245
Riverbend Elementary School	200
Meadowbrook Elementary School	189
Haywood Early College	182
Central Haywood High School	61