For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,147 students in Transylvania County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Transylvania County, NC are Rosman High School, Brevard High School and Davidson River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Transylvania County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Transylvania County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Transylvania County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brevard High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Transylvania County (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.
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
Transylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 Rosenwald Ln
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Transylvania County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Transylvania County, NC include Rosman High School, Brevard High School and Davidson River School.
How many public high schools are located in Transylvania County?
3 public high schools are located in Transylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Transylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Transylvania County include: Rosman High School vs. Brevard High School, Brevard High School vs. Rosman High School
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