Hayesville Middle

Clay County Schools
135 School Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
274 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hayesville Middle School, located at 135 School Drive in Hayesville, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the students of Clay County. As part of the Clay County Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of middle school-aged youth. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core subjects, technology integration, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, reflecting the close-knit nature of the surrounding Hayesville area. By maintaining a focus on character education and student achievement, Hayesville Middle strives to equip its learners with the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for future success. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, athletic schedules, and updates on school policies to ensure a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the community.
274
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
108.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    237 (86.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clay County Schools
Phone: (828)389-9924
Website: http://www.hayesvillems.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 298
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 89
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 92
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Towns County Middle School
Towns County
206 Students
1400 Highway 76 E
Hiawassee, GA 30546 (9.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th