- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hayesville Middle held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370087002226 · Hayesville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 13.7:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayesville Primary School (375 students)
Hayesville Middle held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hayesville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hayesville Pri
Hayesville Primary School
375 students
- Hayesville Hig
Hayesville High
366 students
- This school
Hayesville Middle
301 students
- Hayesville Ele
Hayesville Elementary
280 students
What this shows Hayesville Middle reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayesville Middle compares
Hayesville Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,228
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 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.
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
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 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
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~301 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.