For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,392 students in Swain County, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Swain County, NC is Swain County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swain County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Swain County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Swain County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Swain County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Swain County (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: n/an/a
Cherokee Central High School
Magnet School
200 Ravensford Dr
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Grades: 6-12
| 709 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
Swain County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Swain County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Swain County, NC include Swain County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Swain County?
3 public high schools are located in Swain County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swain County?
Swain County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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