Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Swain County West Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Swain County West Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Bryson City, NC, encompassing approximately 140.8 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 7.7 miles and the furthest edge located 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swain County West Elementary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Swain County West Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swain County West Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Maroon Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swain County West Elementary School's ranking?
Swain County West Elementary School is ranked #1273 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Swain County West Elementary School often compared to?
Swain County West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swain County East Elementary School, Mountain Discovery by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Swain County West Elementary School?
403 students attend Swain County West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Swain County West Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swain County West Elementary School?
Swain County West Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swain County West Elementary School offer ?
Swain County West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swain County West Elementary School part of?
Swain County West Elementary School is part of Swain County Schools.
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