For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,334 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 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Swain County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Swain County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Swain County High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Swain County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swain County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
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
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Swain County 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 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, NC?
3 public high schools are located in Swain County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Swain County, NC?
Swain County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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