Bethel Middle in Waynesville, NC

At a glance

Reported students

254

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

16.46

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina middle enrollment

9th percentile

Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

428

Bethel Middle: 254 reported students.

State peer staffing position

40th percentile

15.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 239
Teachers (FTE): 24.31
Student–teacher ratio: 9.8:1

What the reported data says about Bethel Middle

Bethel Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Waynesville. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Haywood County Schools. NCES reports 254 students for 2024–25.

Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bethel Middle

1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.1%
Students with disabilities: 18.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 98.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.4
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 0.2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White89.8%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Canton Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

475 reported students

Waynesville Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

727 reported students

Riverbend Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

204 reported students

Meadowbrook Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

198 reported students

Haywood Early College

High · Grades 09–13

177 reported students

North Canton Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

332 reported students

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Public schools near Bethel Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Bethel Elementary Elementary · Haywood County Schools	KG–05	537	1 mi
Clyde Elementary Elementary · Haywood County Schools	PK–05	523	4.1 mi
Haywood Early College High · Haywood County Schools	09–13	177	4.1 mi
Pisgah High High · Haywood County Schools	09–12	859	4.5 mi
Canton Middle Middle · Haywood County Schools	06–08	475	4.8 mi
Waynesville Middle Middle · Haywood County Schools	06–08	727	5.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bethel Middle

What grades does Bethel Middle serve?

Bethel Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Haywood County Schools.

How many students attend Bethel Middle?

Bethel Middle reported 254 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 239 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethel Middle?

The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 254 students and 16.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bethel Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bethel Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Haywood County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bethel Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

98.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bethel Middle in?

Bethel Middle is part of Haywood County Schools, based in Waynesville, NC, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bethel Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bethel Elementary (1 mi), Clyde Elementary (4.1 mi), Haywood Early College (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.