For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 131 students in Swannanoa, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Swannanoa, NC is Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swannanoa, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Swannanoa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Swannanoa, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Community High School, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Swannanoa, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Grades: 7-12
| 131 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 high schools in Swannanoa, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Swannanoa, NC include Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Swannanoa?
1 public high schools are located in Swannanoa.
What is the racial composition of students in Swannanoa?
Swannanoa public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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