For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,919 students in Swain County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Swain County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
1,919 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Swain County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 321 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
# American Indian Students
361 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
10 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
n/a
25%
# White Students
1,258 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
66%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
152
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
140
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
132
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,083 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,664 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,083
$11,354
Spending / Student
$15,664
$11,785
Best Swain County Schools School District Public Schools (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.
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: #44.
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
50 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swain County Schools School District?
Swain County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,919 students.
What is the rank of Swain County Schools School District?
Swain County Schools School District is ranked #161 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Swain County Schools School District?
66% of Swain County Schools School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swain County Schools School District?
Swain County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Swain County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,664 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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