Top 5 Best Bryson City Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,093 students in Bryson City, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Bryson City, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Bryson City, 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.
Bryson City, 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 Bryson City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
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).

Best Bryson City, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swain County High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1415 Fontana Road
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
4142 Hwy 19 West
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
890 Jenkins Branch Rd N
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-1222
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Swain County Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Arlington Ave
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 Ela Rd
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
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bryson City, North Carolina

Bryson City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bryson City, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Bryson City, NC include Swain County High School, Swain County West Elementary School and Mountain Discovery.
How many public schools are located in Bryson City, NC?
6 public schools are located in Bryson City, NC.
What percentage of students in Bryson City, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Bryson City, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bryson City, NC?
Bryson City, NC public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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