Best Public Schools in Waynesville, NC


Summary:

The city of Waynesville, North Carolina is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve students across a range of grade levels and demonstrate a mix of high-performing and underperforming institutions, with some standout schools that excel in specific areas.

Bethel Middle School stands out as a top-performing middle school, ranking 74th out of 793 North Carolina middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high proficiency rates, with over 80% of students proficient or better in math and reading across grades 6-8, and an impressive 90.1% proficiency in 8th-grade science. In contrast, Central Haywood High is an underperforming school, ranking 590th out of 594 North Carolina high schools in the 2020-2021 school year with a 0-star rating.

Junaluska Elementary is another standout, ranking 230th out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's math and reading performance is particularly impressive, with over 85% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in math and 70.4% and 66.7% of 3rd- and 4th-graders, respectively, proficient or better in reading. Shining Rock Classical Academy, a public charter school, also demonstrates strong performance, with 63% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 46.9%.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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