Enrollment
301
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hayesville, NC
Hayesville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hayesville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370087002226
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayesville Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hayesville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayesville Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayesville Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hayesville, NC.
School address
District: Clay County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370087002226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayesville Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayesville Middle
Hayesville Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hayesville, North Carolina, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.0% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% 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.
Discipline events run high: 67 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 301 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Clay County Schools also operates Hayesville Primary School (375 students) and Hayesville High (366 students) alongside Hayesville Middle.
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 Middle compares
Hayesville Middle 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 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 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Hayesville Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay County Schools, which includes Hayesville Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayesville High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayesville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayesville Middle'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
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle 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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hayesville Middle
How many students attend Hayesville Middle?
Hayesville Middle has 301 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hayesville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayesville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayesville Middle is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Middle?
58.0% of students at Hayesville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayesville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hayesville Middle is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Hayesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayesville Middle?
Hayesville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayesville Middle rank among public schools in Hayesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayesville Middle ranks #2 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 Middle a good school?
Hayesville Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Middle, Clay County Schools also operates Hayesville Primary School (375 students), Hayesville High (366 students), and Hayesville Elementary (280 students). See the Clay County Schools district page for the complete list.
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