For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 221 students in Bryson City, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Bryson City, NC is Mountain Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bryson City, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Bryson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bryson City, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bryson City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Bryson City, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bryson City, NC include Mountain Discovery.
How many public charter schools are located in Bryson City?
1 public charter schools are located in Bryson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bryson City?
Bryson City public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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