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Best Clay County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 374 students in Clay County, NC.

The top-ranked public high school in Clay County, NC is Hayesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay County, NC public high school have an score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.

Clay County, NC public high school have a of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Hayesville High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hayesville High School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 20%

205 Yellow Jacket Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-6532

Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, NC?

The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, NC include Hayesville High School.

How many public high schools are located in Clay County?

1 public high schools are located in Clay County.

What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?

Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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