At a glance
Reported students
727
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Waynesville Middle: 727 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 762
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Waynesville Middle
Waynesville 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 727 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, 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 (83.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.7%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.4%. 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 Waynesville Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.24 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.4%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
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.
Other schools in Haywood County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Canton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
475 reported students
Bethel Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
254 reported students
Pisgah High
High · Grades 09–12
859 reported students
Tuscola High
High · Grades 09–12
873 reported students
Bethel Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
537 reported students
Clyde Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
523 reported students
Public schools near Waynesville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Haywood High High · Haywood County Schools | 09–12 | 63 | 0.3 mi |
| Hazelwood Elementary Elementary · Haywood County Schools | PK–05 | 490 | 1.1 mi |
| Junaluska Elementary Elementary · Haywood County Schools | KG–05 | 428 | 2.5 mi |
| Shining Rock Classical Academy Other · Charter · Shining Rock Classical Academy | KG–12 | 616 | 2.6 mi |
| Bethel Middle Middle · Haywood County Schools | 06–08 | 254 | 5.9 mi |
| Canton Middle Middle · Haywood County Schools | 06–08 | 475 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Waynesville Middle
What grades does Waynesville Middle serve?
Waynesville 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 Waynesville Middle?
Waynesville Middle reported 727 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 762 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 727 students and 45.24 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 Waynesville Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Waynesville 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 Waynesville Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.2% 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 Waynesville Middle in?
Waynesville 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 Waynesville Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Haywood High (0.3 mi), Hazelwood Elementary (1.1 mi), Junaluska Elementary (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.