Elementary Schools in Clay County Schools

Summary:

The Clay County Schools district in North Carolina is home to two strong-performing elementary schools: Hayesville Primary School and Hayesville Elementary. Both schools have earned 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, placing them in the top half of elementary schools in the state.

Hayesville Primary School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.9, which can contribute to more personalized attention for students. Meanwhile, Hayesville Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 20% of North Carolina elementary schools over the past three years, outperforming the state and district averages in key academic metrics such as mathematics and reading proficiency.

Both schools serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with over 69% of their student populations coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This suggests the Clay County Schools district is effectively supporting and investing in the education of students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, helping to ensure all children have access to quality learning opportunities.

District Detail

154 Yellow Jacket Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904

(828) 389-8513

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,322

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)			EOG Reading (2025)			EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hayesville Elementary	Public	3-5	72 Elementary School Drive	Hayesville	28904	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 389-8586	280	19	14.7	98.9%	242 (86.4%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	64.2	495^th of 1490 public elementary schools	66.8%		75.7	318^th of 1505 public elementary schools	78.9%	177	68.9	71.8	50.0	50.4	71.8	57.0	67.4	$10,584	$1,072	$9,511
Hayesville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	698 Anderson St	Hayesville	28904	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 389-3763	375	25	15.0	99.2%	317 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cherokee County Schools	8.16 mi	13	138^th
Macon County Schools	17.82 mi	12	113^th
Graham County Schools	19.67 mi	3	205^th
Swain County Schools	30.22 mi	6	186^th
Mountain Discovery Charter School	32.9 mi	1	80^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.