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Haywood County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1230 N Main St
Waynesville, NC 28786
Haywood County
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PH: (828) 456-2400

  • Grades K-12
  • 7957 students
  • 16 schools

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 EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOG Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracial93%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not free and reduced-price lunch91%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency89%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not free and reduced-price lunch86%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiency44%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial89%
American Indian67%
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not free and reduced-price lunch95%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency75%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female78%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracial78%
American Indian56%
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch67%
Not free and reduced-price lunch89%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency75%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracial71%
American Indian86%
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not free and reduced-price lunch>95%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency75%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female70%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracial57%
American Indian86%
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch81%
Students with disabilities51%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency42%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracial91%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not free and reduced-price lunch91%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency57%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracial82%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not free and reduced-price lunch83%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency29%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracial71%
American Indian>95%
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not free and reduced-price lunch94%
Students with disabilities66%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency80%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female72%
Male70%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial14%
American Indian71%
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch60%
Not free and reduced-price lunch81%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiency70%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracial85%
American Indian78%
White90%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not free and reduced-price lunch95%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency38%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female69%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial69%
American Indian78%
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not free and reduced-price lunch82%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency38%
Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 77% (2007)
 >=95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II
 88% (2007)
 >=95% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I
 76% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology
 76% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 65% in 2007.

United States History
 65% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 65% in 2007.

Civics and Economics
 72% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 66% in 2007.

Geometry
 78% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2007.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, civics and economics, United States history and geometry.
  • The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic93%57%
Hispanic3%8%
Black, not Hispanic2%32%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program41%43%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,865$7,951
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures21%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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