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Best Haywood County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 630 students in Haywood County, NC.

The top-ranked public charter school in Haywood County, NC is Shining Rock Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Haywood County, NC public charter school have an score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Haywood County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Haywood County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Shining Rock Classical Academy

Charter School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
:

Top 50%

2150 Russ Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 476-5150

Gr: K-11 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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Haywood County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Central Elementary School (Closed 2023)

62 Joy Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2405

Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Haywood County, NC?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Haywood County, NC include Shining Rock Classical Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Haywood County?

1 public charter schools are located in Haywood County.

What is the racial composition of students in Haywood County?

Haywood County public charter schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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