Junaluska Elementary School

2238 Asheville Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Junaluska Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Junaluska Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Junaluska Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Junaluska Elementary 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 Junaluska Elementary School is 0.30, 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)
#463 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Junaluska Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Junaluska Elementary 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.
65%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Junaluska Elementary 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 Junaluska Elementary 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
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Junaluska Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Junaluska Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Junaluska Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Junaluska Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Junaluska Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
83%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Junaluska Elementary 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
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Junaluska Elementary 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 Junaluska Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Junaluska Elementary 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
50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Junaluska Elementary 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%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Junaluska Elementary 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 Junaluska Elementary School's ranking?
Junaluska Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Junaluska Elementary School often compared to?
Junaluska Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shining Rock Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Junaluska Elementary School?
447 students attend Junaluska Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Junaluska Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junaluska Elementary School?
Junaluska Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Junaluska Elementary School offer ?
Junaluska Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Junaluska Elementary School part of?
Junaluska Elementary School is part of Haywood County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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