Bethel Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2026)

4700 Old River Road
Canton, NC 28716

( shown in map)

Top 20%

Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bethel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 528 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
: Top 20% in NC
: 77% (Top 10%)
: 67% (Top 20%)
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bethel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Bethel Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Bethel Elementary School
Kind	85
1	93
2	83
3	88
4	81
5	98

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

528 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Bethel Elementary School
2023	526
2022	508
2021	523
2020	509
2019	509
2018	499
2017	499
2016	496
2015	505
2014	505
2013	583
2012	579
2011	560
2010	567
2009	585
2008	563
2007	526
2006	514
2005	520
2004	507
2003	523
2002	527
2001	554
2000	549
1999	540
1998	533
1997	525
1996	494
1995	480
1994	486
1993	466

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Bethel Elementary School
2023	36
2022	34
2021	35
2020	32
2019	32
2018	36
2017	36
2016	35
2015	33
2014	35
2013	38
2012	36
2011	38
2010	35
2009	37
2008	33
2006	33
2005	33
2004	33
2003	33
2002	33
2001	33
2000	33
1999	33
1998	33
1997	28
1996	26
1995	27

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1954

School Calendar

School Rankings

Bethel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Bethel Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NC)

#279 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Bethel Elementary School
2023	#279
2022	#279
2021	#304
2019	#554
2018	#339
2017	#527
2016	#292
2015	#252
2014	#250
2013	#248
2012	#142

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(21-22)

77%

51%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2022	77%	51%	65%
2021	72%	42%	55%
2019	58%	42%	48%
2018	71%	48%	48%
2017	68%	47%	57%
2016	72%	47%	56%
2015	75%	44%	54%
2014	74%	43%	50%
2013	72%	42%	50%
2012	97%	82%	88%
2011	95%	82%	88%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

67%

50%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2022	67%	50%	58%
2021	62%	47%	53%
2019	52%	46%	51%
2018	53%	47%	48%
2017	51%	46%	52%
2016	60%	47%	54%
2015	60%	46%	54%
2014	59%	46%	53%
2013	57%	45%	51%
2012	88%	73%	80%
2011	88%	70%	77%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

90-94%

63%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2022	92%	63%	78%
2021	87%	61%	71%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2023	15:1	15:1	14:1
2022	15:1	14:1	14:1
2021	15:1	14:1	14:1
2020	16:1	15:1	15:1
2019	16:1	15:1	15:1
2018	14:1	16:1	15:1
2017	14:1	15:1	15:1
2016	14:1	16:1	16:1
2015	15:1	16:1	14:1
2014	14:1	15:1	14:1
2013	15:1	15:1	15:1
2012	16:1	15:1	15:1
2011	15:1	15:1	14:1
2010	16:1	15:1	14:1
2009	16:1	15:1	14:1
2008	17:1	15:1	14:1
2006	16:1	14:1	14:1
2005	16:1	14:1	14:1
2004	15:1	15:1	14:1
2003	16:1	15:1	14:1
2002	16:1	15:1	14:1
2001	17:1	15:1	14:1
2000	17:1	15:1	14:1
1999	16:1	15:1	14:1
1998	16:1	15:1	14:1
1997	19:1	16:1	15:1
1996	19:1	16:1	15:1
1995	18:1	16:1	15:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2014)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%	1%
2011	1%	2%	1%
2010	1%	1%	1%
2009	1%	2%	1%
2008	3%	2%	2%
2004	1%	2%	2%
2003	1%	2%	1%
1995	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2020)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2020	1%	3%	2%
2019	1%	3%	2%
2018	2%	3%
2017	2%	3%
2014	1%	3%
2013	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

21%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2023	5%	20%	10%
2022	6%	20%	10%
2021	8%	19%	9%
2020	8%	18%	9%
2019	8%	18%	9%
2018	9%	17%	10%
2017	9%	17%	10%
2016	10%	16%	9%
2014	6%	15%	7%
2013	8%	14%	7%
2012	7%	13%	7%
2011	6%	13%	6%
2010	4%	11%	5%
2009	5%	11%	4%
2008	3%	11%	4%
2007	4%	10%	4%
2006	5%	8%	3%
2005	5%	8%	3%
2004	5%	7%	2%
2003	4%	6%	2%
2002	4%	5%	3%
2001	4%	4%	3%
2000	4%	4%	2%
1999	4%	3%	2%
1998	3%	3%	1%
1997	3%	2%	1%
1996	2%	2%	1%
1995	1%	2%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

25%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2010)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2010	3%	31%	3%
2009	3%	31%	3%
2006	1%	32%	2%
2005	1%	31%	2%
2000	1%	31%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

91%

43%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2023	93%	44%	83%
2022	93%	45%	82%
2021	90%	46%	83%
2020	90%	48%	84%
2019	90%	48%	84%
2018	89%	49%	85%
2017	89%	49%	85%
2016	90%	50%	88%
2014	91%	51%	89%
2013	90%	52%	89%
2012	91%	53%	90%
2011	92%	53%	90%
2010	92%	54%	91%
2009	91%	54%	92%
2008	94%	55%	92%
2007	96%	56%	93%
2006	94%	56%	93%
2005	94%	57%	94%
2004	94%	58%	94%
2003	95%	59%	95%
2002	96%	60%	95%
2001	96%	61%	95%
2000	95%	61%	96%
1999	96%	62%	96%
1998	97%	63%	97%
1997	97%	64%	97%
1996	98%	64%	97%
1995	98%	65%	98%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2023	2%	6%	3%
2022	1%	5%	3%
2021	2%	5%	3%
2020	1%	5%	3%
2019	1%	5%	3%
2014	1%	4%	2%
2012	1%	4%	1%
2011	1%	4%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.17

0.71

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2023	0.13	0.71	0.28
2022	0.13	0.70	0.28
2021	0.19	0.69	0.27
2020	0.19	0.68	0.27
2019	0.19	0.68	0.27
2018	0.20	0.67	0.25
2017	0.20	0.67	0.25
2016	0.18	0.66	0.22
2014	0.17	0.65	0.20
2013	0.20	0.65	0.20
2012	0.17	0.64	0.20
2011	0.16	0.64	0.19
2010	0.15	0.61	0.17
2009	0.16	0.61	0.16
2008	0.13	0.61	0.15
2007	0.10	0.60	0.13
2006	0.11	0.58	0.13
2005	0.11	0.58	0.12
2004	0.11	0.57	0.11
2003	0.10	0.56	0.10
2002	0.08	0.55	0.09
2001	0.08	0.53	0.09
2000	0.10	0.53	0.08
1999	0.08	0.52	0.07
1998	0.06	0.52	0.07
1997	0.06	0.50	0.07
1996	0.04	0.50	0.05
1995	0.04	0.49	0.05

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

99%

68%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2023	99%	57%	72%
2022	41%	47%	53%
2021	40%	49%	52%
2020	43%	52%	54%
2019	43%	52%	54%
2018	51%	53%	52%
2017	51%	53%	52%
2016	47%	52%	42%
2015	53%	52%	49%
2014	49%	47%	48%
2013	45%	47%	46%
2012	44%	45%	45%
2011	44%	43%	45%
2010	36%	40%	41%
2008	33%	25%	34%
2007	33%	35%	31%
2006	36%	35%	32%
2005	32%	37%	31%
2004	30%	36%	30%
2003	30%	27%	29%
2002	26%	30%	26%
2001	25%	29%	25%
2000	28%	31%	26%
1999	28%	31%	26%
1998	27%	31%	25%
1997	23%	30%	24%
1996	25%	30%	26%
1995	23%	29%	24%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for (21-22)

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2022)
Year	Bethel Elementary School	North Carolina	Haywood County Schools
2022	3%	2%	1%
2021	3%	3%	2%
2020	6%	4%	5%
2019	6%	4%	5%
2018	6%	4%	5%
2017	6%	4%	5%
2016	9%	5%	5%
2015	5%	5%	5%
2014	7%	7%	7%
2013	10%	7%	8%
2012	9%	8%	9%
2011	8%	8%	7%
2010	13%	9%	9%
2008	11%	6%	9%
2007	10%	8%	10%
2006	11%	7%	9%
2005	13%	8%	10%
2004	11%	8%	10%
2003	12%	7%	9%
2002	10%	8%	8%
2001	8%	7%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Haywood County Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Blue Demons

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bethel Elementary School's ranking?

Bethel Elementary School is ranked #279 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.

What schools are Bethel Elementary School often compared to?

Bethel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clyde Elementary School, Shining Rock Classical Academy, Meadowbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).

How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?

528 students attend Bethel Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Bethel Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethel Elementary School?

Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.

What grades does Bethel Elementary School offer ?

Bethel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Bethel Elementary School part of?

Bethel Elementary School is part of Haywood County Schools.

School Reviews

Review Bethel Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

January 18, 2026

Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide

Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.

January 17, 2026

No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy

Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.