Haywood Early College vs Hazelwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haywood Early College
Clyde · Public high · Grades 9–13
177 students
Hazelwood Elementary
Waynesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | Haywood Early College Clyde, North Carolina | Hazelwood Elementary Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 528 | #786 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4933 of 16,910 | #38477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 177 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 44.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 40% |
| city | Clyde | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haywood Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 30.1).
- •Haywood Early College does better on math proficiency (95% vs 40%).
- •Haywood Early College does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 45%).
- •Haywood Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.6%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 44.3).
- •Hazelwood Elementary is the larger school with 490 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 Haywood Early College better than Hazelwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Haywood Early College ranks higher (63.4 vs 30.1 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 Haywood Early College and Hazelwood Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Clyde and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haywood Early College: 177. Hazelwood Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haywood Early College and Hazelwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Haywood Early College is 101st of 528 and Hazelwood Elementary is 786th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).