Cherokee Extension School

50 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cherokee Extension School serves 102 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Cherokee Extension School's student population of 102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
102 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cherokee Extension School is 0.52, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
21%
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Black
3%
25%
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White
67%
43%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Cherokee Extension School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cherokee Extension School?
102 students attend Cherokee Extension School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cherokee Extension School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Cherokee Extension School offer ?
Cherokee Extension School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cherokee Extension School part of?
Cherokee Extension School is part of Swain County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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