Bethel Middle vs Haywood Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Middle
Waynesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students
Haywood Early College
Clyde · Public high · Grades 9–13
177 students
| Measure | Bethel Middle Waynesville, North Carolina | Haywood Early College Clyde, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 469 | #101 of 528 |
| National rank | #9002 of 15,369 | #4933 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 254 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 44.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 95% |
| city | Waynesville | Clyde |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haywood Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 43.7).
- •Haywood Early College does better on math proficiency (95% vs 42%).
- •Haywood Early College does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 59%).
- •Haywood Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.8%).
- •Bethel Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 44.3).
- •Bethel Middle is the larger school with 254 students compared with 177.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bethel Middle better than Haywood Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Haywood Early College ranks higher (63.4 vs 43.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bethel Middle and Haywood Early College?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Waynesville and Clyde in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Middle: 254. Haywood Early College: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Middle and Haywood Early College rank in North Carolina?
Bethel Middle is 144th of 469 and Haywood Early College is 101st of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).