West Canton’s public schools outscore 78% of North Carolina districts
In West Canton, 65% of tested students are proficient in math, above the North Carolina average (51%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Canton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Canton’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 124 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Canton’s, its schools beat 98%, higher than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 65% in spring 2022, against 50% and 51% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,053 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind West Canton’s grade
A−: better than 78% of North Carolina school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the North Carolina average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Canton, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in West Canton · depends on your address
Waynesville Middle
Grades 6–8 · 727 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Waynesville
Canton Middle
Grades 6–8 · 475 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Canton
Bethel Middle
Grades 6–8 · 254 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Waynesville
7th grade in West Canton · depends on your address
Waynesville Middle
Grades 6–8 · 727 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Waynesville
Canton Middle
Grades 6–8 · 475 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Canton
Bethel Middle
Grades 6–8 · 254 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Waynesville
8th grade in West Canton · depends on your address
Waynesville Middle
Grades 6–8 · 727 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Waynesville
Canton Middle
Grades 6–8 · 475 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Canton
Bethel Middle
Grades 6–8 · 254 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Waynesville
9th grade in West Canton · depends on your address
Tuscola High
Grades 9–12 · 873 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Waynesville
Pisgah High
Grades 9–12 · 859 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Canton
Haywood Early College
Grades 9–12 · 177 students · in Clyde
10th grade in West Canton · depends on your address
Tuscola High
Grades 9–12 · 873 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Waynesville
Pisgah High
Grades 9–12 · 859 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Canton
Haywood Early College
Grades 9–12 · 177 students · in Clyde
West Canton’s public schools are run by Haywood County Schools, which also serves Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley and Waynesville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
West Canton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share West Canton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Canton | A− | Haywood County Schools |
| Canton | A− | Haywood County Schools |
Every school in West Canton
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about West Canton’s schools
Are West Canton’s schools good?
By North Carolina’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Canton children attend outscore 78% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Canton in?
Haywood County Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,476 students in 15 schools (2024–25).
Where do West Canton kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Tuscola High, Pisgah High and Haywood Early College.
What is West Canton’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Haywood County Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does West Canton spend per student?
$13,053 in Haywood County Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What West Canton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Canton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.