How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Haywood County Schools | Richmond County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waynesville, North Carolina | Hamlet, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 6,605 | 6,678 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 20.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Haywood County Schools | Richmond County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,458 | $12,661 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.5% | 22.8% |
| State Revenue | 54.0% | 63.2% |
| Local Revenue | 25.5% | 14.0% |
Haywood County Schools
Federal State Local
Richmond County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Haywood County Schools | Richmond County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 35.7% |
| African American | 0.9% | 36.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% | 15.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.8% | 98.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Haywood County Schools | Richmond County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 366.7:1 | 382.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.2% | 28.4% |
School Types
Haywood County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Richmond County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.