The newly released 2023-24 data shows that Haywood County Schools is now ranked 6th among 115 school systems in academic performance. This is the highest academic performance ranking in school system history.

Among 14 counties in the Western Region of NC, Haywood is proud to have the highest performing traditional high schools, Pisgah High and Tuscola High (9-12); one of the highest performing early colleges, Haywood Early College (9-13); the highest performing middle school, Bethel Middle (6-8); and the highest performing elementary school, Riverbend Elementary (K-5).

“I am so proud of our school system,” said Jill Barker, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. “The data represents the perseverance, strength and heart of our entire school community. Our system has remained intently focused on providing a strong education despite many obstacles. All of our stakeholders are to be commended.”

Performance data for the 2023-24 school year is available on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website.

Teresa Cook
HCS Testing/Accountability
tcook@haywood.k12.nc.us