Waynesville Middle

www.wms.haywood.k12.nc.us

720 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Waynesville Middle School, located at 495 Brown Avenue in Waynesville, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Haywood County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to engage with their local community.

Beyond the classroom, Waynesville Middle School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular involvement and student support services. The school encourages participation in various athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help students explore their interests and build character. With a focus on modern teaching strategies and collaborative learning, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are challenged to reach their potential and develop the foundational skills needed for long-term academic success.

720

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waynesville Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	76
Black	7
Asian	10
Two or More	23
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
598 (83.1 %)
Hispanic
76 (10.6 %)
Two or More
23 (3.2 %)
Asian
10 (1.4 %)
Black
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Haywood County Schools
Phone:	(828)456-2403
Website:	http://www.wms.haywood.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	707
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 6 231

Grade 7 230

Grade 8 259