- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370087000333
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Hayesville High held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370087000333 · Hayesville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 14.6:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayesville Primary School (375 students)
Hayesville High held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hayesville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hayesville Pri
Hayesville Primary School
375 students
- This school
Hayesville High
366 students
- Hayesville Mid
Hayesville Middle
301 students
- Hayesville Ele
Hayesville Elementary
280 students
What this shows Hayesville High reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayesville High compares
Hayesville High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Clay County Schools reports $14,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~366 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.