Bethel Middle School

630 Sonoma Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 245 students in grades 6-8, Bethel Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bethel Middle School's student population of 245 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bethel Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#384 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bethel Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bethel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bethel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bethel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bethel Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bethel Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bethel Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bethel Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
91%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bethel Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bethel Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bethel Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Bethel Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bethel Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bethel Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bethel Middle School's ranking?
Bethel Middle School is ranked #384 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bethel Middle School often compared to?
Bethel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waynesville Middle School, Canton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
245 students attend Bethel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bethel Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bethel Middle School offer ?
Bethel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel Middle School part of?
Bethel Middle School is part of Haywood County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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