For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,314 students in Clay County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 77 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Clay County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, NC are Hayesville High School, Hayesville Elementary School and Hayesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Yellow Jacket Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-6532
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-6532
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Hayesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Elementary School Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-8586
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-8586
Grades: 3-5
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Hayesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 School Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-9924
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-9924
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hayesville Primary School
Magnet School
698 Anderson St
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-3763
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-3763
Grades: PK-2
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, NC include Hayesville High School, Hayesville Elementary School and Hayesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
4 public schools are located in Clay County.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clay County include: Hayesville Middle School vs. Hayesville High School, Hayesville Middle School vs. Hayesville Elementary School, Hayesville Elementary School vs. Hayesville Middle School
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