Best Public Schools in Hays, NC (2025-26)

Best Hays Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,108 students in Hays, NC.

The top ranked public schools in Hays, NC are Mountain View Elementary School and North Wilkes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hays, NC public schools have an score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Hays have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hays, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mountain View Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Top 50%

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5464 Mountain View Rd
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 696-5512

Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #22.

North Wilkes High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 45-49%)
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2986 Traphill Rd
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 903-4040

Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Hays, NC?

The top ranked public schools in Hays, NC include Mountain View Elementary School and North Wilkes High School.

How many public schools are located in Hays?

2 public schools are located in Hays.

What is the racial composition of students in Hays?

Hays public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).