Clay County Schools is the School District in North Carolina that manages the County's public school system. It is the only school system in Clay County, with about 1,200 students attending a total of 3 separate schools located on a central campus in Hayesville, North Carolina. The system covers all of Clay County.

The district is run by the Clay County School's superintendent. The current superintendent is Scott Penland.

Because of its county-wide coverage there are some students in the system that have an hour long bus-ride to and from school.

Schools

Hayesville Elementary, middle and high school are all located in a central campus in Hayesville, North Carolina. There are no separate busses for grade levels, and all students are dropped off at the same time. The schools' colours are Black and Yellow, and their mascot is the Yellow Jacket.

Hayesville Elementary

Hayesville Elementary

Hayesville Elementary School

Hayesville Elementary School is a school located in Hayesville, North Carolina. According to their website, they have a current enrollment of 625 students.-See Also:*Hayesville Middle School*Hayesville High School*Clay County School District...

 covers Pre-K thru 4th grade and has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.

Hayesville Middle

Hayesville Middle

Hayesville Middle School

Hayesville Middle School is a school located in Hayesville, North Carolina. According to their website, they have a current enrollment of 450 students-See Also:*Hayesville Elementary School*Hayesville High School*Clay County School District...

 covers 5th thru 8th and has an active enrollment of around 450 Students

Hayesville High

Hayesville High

Hayesville High School

Hayesville High School is a school located in Hayesville, North Carolina. According to their website, they have a current enrollment of 400 students and 37 teaching staff members. That is an average of 10.8 students per teacher. -See Also:...

covers 9th grade thru 12th grade and has an enrollment of close to 400 students. Hayesville High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Hayesville High School offers a balanced curriculum in all disciplines, including art, music and foreign languages including and Latin.

Test Scores

According to the Clay County School System's Website, "Test Scores are consistently in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina." Every year since the inception of NC's ABC program, Hayesville Elementary has been rated Exemplary and Hayesville Middle School has been classified as a School of Distinction or Excellence. Hayesville High School has had the best SAT scores of any school in the area.