For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,910 students in Swain County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Swain County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
1,910 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Swain County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
367 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
13 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
1%
25%
# White Students
1,237 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
65%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
140
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
143
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,159 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,738 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,159
$11,229
Spending / Student
$15,738
$11,655
Best Swain County Schools School District Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swain County Schools School District?
Swain County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,910 students.
What is the rank of Swain County Schools School District?
Swain County Schools School District is ranked #193 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Swain County Schools School District?
65% of Swain County Schools School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swain County Schools School District?
Swain County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Swain County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,738 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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