Swain County High School

1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Swain County High School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1012 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Swain County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swain County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swain County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Swain County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Swain County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
18%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Swain County High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Swain County High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swain County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Swain County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Swain County High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Swain County High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swain County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Swain County High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Swain County High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swain County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swain County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swain County High School's ranking?
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?
Swain County High School is part of Swain County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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