Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, Swain County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swain County Middle School's student population of 472 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swain County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swain County Middle School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1347 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
21%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swain County Middle School's ranking?
Swain County Middle School is ranked #1347 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Swain County Middle School?
472 students attend Swain County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Swain County Middle School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swain County Middle School?
Swain County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swain County Middle School offer ?
Swain County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Swain County Middle School part of?
Swain County Middle School is part of Swain County Schools School District.
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