Performance data for the 2024-25 school year has been released and is available on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website.

Among 14 counties in the Western Region of NC, Haywood is proud to have the highest performing traditional high school, Pisgah High (9-12); the highest performing early college, 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.”

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