For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,418 students in Swain County, NC (there are , serving 113 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Swain County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Swain County, NC are Swain County High School, Mountain Discovery and Swain County West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swain County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Swain County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Swain County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swain County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Discovery
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
890 Jenkins Branch Rd N
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-1222
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-1222
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Swain County West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4142 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Swain County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Swain County East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4747 Ela Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0939
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0939
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee Central Elementary School
Magnet School
130 Ravensford Dr
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee Central High School
Magnet School
200 Ravensford Dr
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Grades: 6-12
| 709 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee Extension School
Magnet School
50 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Swain County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Swain County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Swain County, NC include Swain County High School, Mountain Discovery and Swain County West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Swain County?
8 public schools are located in Swain County.
What percentage of students in Swain County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Swain County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Swain County?
Swain County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Swain County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Swain County include: Swain County West Elementary School vs. Swain County East Elementary School, Swain County East Elementary School vs. Swain County West Elementary School, Mountain Discovery vs. Swain County East Elementary School
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