For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,336 students in Swain County, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Swain County, NC is Swain County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swain County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Swain County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Swain County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Swain County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Swain County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swain County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Gr: 6-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
50 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Swain Academy
Alternative School
1417 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3120
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Swain County 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 high schools in Swain County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Swain County, NC include Swain County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Swain County?
3 public high schools are located in Swain County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swain County?
Swain County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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