Transylvania County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,312 students in Transylvania County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Transylvania County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Transylvania County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.71
# American Indian Students
9 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
393 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
20%
# Black Students
125 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
4%
25%
# White Students
2,541 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
77%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
216 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
218
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
224
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
269
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
310
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
299
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,554 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,087 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Transylvania County Schools School District?
Transylvania County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,312 students.
What is the rank of Transylvania County Schools School District?
Transylvania County Schools School District is ranked #142 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Transylvania County Schools School District?
77% of Transylvania County Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Transylvania County Schools School District?
Transylvania County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Transylvania County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,087 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,312 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
