Enrollment
366
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayesville, NC
Hayesville High
Federal NCES profile for Hayesville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370087000333
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayesville High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hayesville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayesville High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayesville High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hayesville, NC.
School address
District: Clay County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370087000333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayesville High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayesville High
Hayesville High is a mid-sized high school in Hayesville, North Carolina, enrolling 366 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #215, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clay County Schools spends $14,506 per pupil, 21% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clay County Schools also operates Hayesville Primary School (375 students) and Hayesville Middle (301 students) alongside Hayesville High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hayesville High compares
Hayesville High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,506
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Hayesville High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay County Schools, which includes Hayesville High.
$14,506
Per student
+21%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 65.8%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hayesville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesville Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayesville Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayesville Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayesville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hayesville High
How many students attend Hayesville High?
Hayesville High has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayesville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayesville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayesville High is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Hayesville High?
45.3% of students at Hayesville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayesville High?
The largest demographic group at Hayesville High is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Hayesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayesville High?
Hayesville High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayesville High rank among public schools in Hayesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayesville High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hayesville, 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 Hayesville on the city page.
Is Hayesville High a good school?
Hayesville High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clay County Schools?
Besides Hayesville High, Clay County Schools also operates Hayesville Primary School (375 students), Hayesville Middle (301 students), and Hayesville Elementary (280 students). See the Clay County Schools district page for the complete list.
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