Top 5 Best Swain County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,808 students in Swain County, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Swain County, NC are Swain County West Elementary School, Mountain Discovery and Swain County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swain County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Swain County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Swain County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
130 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Ravensford Drive
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
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Swain County, NC

Swain County 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 elementary schools in Swain County, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Swain County, NC include Swain County West Elementary School, Mountain Discovery and Swain County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Swain County, NC?
7 public elementary schools are located in Swain County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Swain County, NC?
Swain County, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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