- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesville, NC
Central Haywood High
Federal NCES profile for Central Haywood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370204001147
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Haywood High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Haywood High has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Haywood High ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Waynesville, NC.
School address
District: Haywood County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370204001147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Central Haywood High shrank from 77 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 370204001147 · Waynesville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 7:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscola High (873 students)
Central Haywood High shrank from 77 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Central Haywood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscola High
Tuscola High
873 students
- Pisgah High
Pisgah High
859 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
727 students
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary
537 students
- Clyde Elementa
Clyde Elementary
523 students
- This school 63
Central Haywood High
63 students
What this shows Central Haywood High reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Haywood High compares
Central Haywood High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 63 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Central Haywood High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Haywood County Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Haywood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clyde Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Haywood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Waynesville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Haywood High
How many students attend Central Haywood High?
Central Haywood High has 63 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 77 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Haywood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Haywood High is 7:1, which is 56% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Haywood High?
93.5% of students at Central Haywood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Haywood High?
The largest demographic group at Central Haywood High is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Waynesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Haywood High?
Central Haywood High has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Haywood High rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Haywood High ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Waynesville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waynesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Haywood County Schools?
Besides Central Haywood High, Haywood County Schools also operates Tuscola High (873 students), Pisgah High (859 students), and Waynesville Middle (727 students). See the Haywood County Schools district page for the complete list.