For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 762 students in Bryson City, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bryson City, NC are Mountain Discovery and Swain County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bryson City, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Bryson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bryson City, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Swain County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Grades: 6-8
| 467 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
| 102 students
Bryson City, North Carolina 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 middle schools in Bryson City, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bryson City, NC include Mountain Discovery and Swain County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bryson City?
3 public middle schools are located in Bryson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bryson City?
Bryson City public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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