Top Rankings
Transylvania County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,317 students in Transylvania County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Transylvania County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
3,317 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Transylvania County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
21%
% Black
4%
25%
% White
75%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,534 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,067 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,534
$11,187
Spending / Student
$13,067
$11,612
Best Transylvania County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosman High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
749 Pickens Hwy
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4284
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4284
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Brevard High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
609 N. Country Club Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-4103
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-4103
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Brevard Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 Greenville Hwy
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
Rosman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
167 Rosman School Rd
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4431
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4431
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Brevard Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Fisher Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Davidson River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
970 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #77.
T C Henderson
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11839 Rosman Hwy
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 862-4463
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 862-4463
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #88.
Rosman Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Old Rosman Hwy
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4286
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4286
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #99.
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Transylvania County Schools School District?
Transylvania County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,317 students.
What is the rank of Transylvania County Schools School District?
Transylvania County Schools School District is ranked #142 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Transylvania County Schools School District?
75% of Transylvania County Schools School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Transylvania County Schools School District?
Transylvania County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Transylvania County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,067 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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