Education

Haywood County has 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools as well as a number of private schools. Total public school enrollment in 2003 was 7,915 students. Haywood County public schools have consistently performed above state and regional averages in all academic measures. High school students taking the SAT have performed better than the state average with an average score of 1014. Every school in Haywood County has Internet access. The school system’s area wide network proxy server provides e-mail for all teachers and administrators. It also ensures safe, filtered access to the Internet. Call 828-456-2400 or visit http://www.haywood.k12.nc.us/

Higher Education: Haywood Community College - www.haywood.edu is regarded as one of the finest two-year institutions in the country. With an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, the school offers 442 programs, including such specialized areas as Forestry, Fish, Wildlife Management, Production Crafts, Manufacturing Engineering and a manufacturing certification program. Augmenting the college is the Regional High Technology Center, a $4.0 million facility geared to provide training in electronic and manufacturing technologies. Additionally, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee and the University of North Carolina at Asheville, both a part of the state university system, are a mere 30-minute drive from Haywood County.

SAT Scores 2004