Serving 560 students in grades 9-12, Swain County High School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Swain County High 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 High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Swain County High School is ranked #1012 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swain County High School?
The graduation rate of Swain County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Swain County High School?
560 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, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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