Haywood Early College vs Shining Rock Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 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
Shining Rock Classical Academy
Waynesville · Charter other · Grades K–12
616 students
| Measure | Haywood Early College Clyde, North Carolina | Shining Rock Classical Academy Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #101 of 528 | – |
| National rank | #4933 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 177 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 44.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 38% |
| city | Clyde | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haywood Early College does better on math proficiency (95% vs 38%).
- •Haywood Early College does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 50%).
- •Shining Rock Classical Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 44.3).
- •Shining Rock Classical Academy is the larger school with 616 students compared with 177.
- •Haywood Early College is a public school while Shining Rock Classical Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Shining Rock Classical Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Haywood Early College and Shining Rock Classical Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Clyde and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haywood Early College: 177. Shining Rock Classical Academy: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haywood Early College and Shining Rock Classical Academy rank in North Carolina?
Haywood Early College is 101st of 528 and Shining Rock Classical Academy is unranked among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).