For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,365 students in Swain County, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 115 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Swain County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Swain County, NC are Swain County High School, Swain County West Elementary School and Mountain Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swain County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Swain County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Swain County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swain County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Swain County West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4142 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
890 Jenkins Branch Rd N
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-1222
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-1222
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Swain County Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Swain County East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4747 Ela Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0939
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0939
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Grades: 6-12
| 645 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Swain County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Swain County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Swain County, NC include Swain County High School, Swain County West Elementary School and Mountain Discovery.
How many public schools are located in Swain County, NC?
8 public schools are located in Swain County, NC.
What percentage of students in Swain County, NC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Swain County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Swain County, NC?
Swain County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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