Haywood Early College is a public high school located on the campus of Haywood Community College. Haywood Early College High School enrolls students in grades 9 through 13. Students who complete the full program earn both a high school diploma and a two-year transfer degree.
History Haywood Early College opened in the fall of 2006 supported by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and in collaboration with the North Carolina New Schools Project.
It serves a population of approximately one hundred and ninety students.
Academics Haywood Early College has achieved considerable academic success. HEC earned an A rating from the state for the 2013–2014 academic year. As of June 2026, SchoolDigger ranked HEC 20th out of 641 North Carolina high schools, and was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2018. The school was also recognized as an Apple Distinguished School from 2021-2024 and again from 2024-2027.
External links Haywood Early College
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