For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,400 students in Swannanoa, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 794 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Swannanoa, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Swannanoa, NC are Artspace Charter School, Owen Middle School and Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swannanoa, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Swannanoa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Swannanoa, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Artspace Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Us Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Owen Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7739
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7739
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Bee Tree Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3856
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3856
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
235 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Swannanoa, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
741 Old Us 70 Hwy
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Swannanoa Valley Youth Dev Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
741 Old Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Swannanoa, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Swannanoa, NC include Artspace Charter School, Owen Middle School and Williams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Swannanoa, NC?
4 public schools are located in Swannanoa, NC.
What percentage of students in Swannanoa, NC go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Swannanoa, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Swannanoa, NC?
Swannanoa, NC public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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