Swain County High School

1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 557 students in grades 9-12, Swain County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Swain County High School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
557 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Swain County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swain County High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#759 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swain County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swain County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
18%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
20%
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Black
1%
25%
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White
69%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Swain County High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Swain County High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swain County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swain County High School's ranking?
Swain County High School is ranked #759 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swain County High School?
The graduation rate of Swain County High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Swain County High School?
557 students attend Swain County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Swain County High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swain County High School?
Swain County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swain County High School offer ?
Swain County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Swain County High School part of?
Swain County High School is part of Swain County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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