For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,684 students in Haywood County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Haywood County, NC are Haywood Early College, Pisgah High School and Tuscola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haywood County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Haywood County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Haywood County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pisgah High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Haywood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haywood Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Grades: 9-13
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Black Bear Drive
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3440
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #33.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
564 Tuscola School Rd
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2408
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2408
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #44.
Shining Rock Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2150 Russ Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 476-5150
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 476-5150
Grades: K-11
| 630 students
Rank: #55.
Central Haywood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
62 Joy Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-9944
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-9944
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Haywood County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
62 Joy Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2405
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2405
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Haywood County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Haywood County, NC include Haywood Early College, Pisgah High School and Tuscola High School.
How many public high schools are located in Haywood County?
5 public high schools are located in Haywood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Haywood County?
Haywood County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Haywood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Haywood County include: Tuscola High School vs. Pisgah High School, Pisgah High School vs. Tuscola High School, Haywood Early College vs. Pisgah High School
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