Swain County Public Schools
Swain County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
6
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,084
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Swain County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Swain County has 2 district entries. Swain County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
The current county file lists schools under Bryson City. Check each school record for its NCES city, ZIP, and district fields.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 3 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Swain County
Reported Enrollment
2,084
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Swain County
Swain County Schools
Mountain Discovery Charter School
6 Public Schools in Swain County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swain County High School | Listed only | Swain County Schools | Bryson City, 28713Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 560 |
| Swain County Middle School | Listed only | Swain County Schools | Bryson City, 28713Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 485 |
| Swain County West Elementary | Listed only | Swain County Schools | Bryson City, 28713Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 403 |
| Swain County East Elementary | Listed only | Swain County Schools | Bryson City, 28713Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 339 |
| Mountain Discovery | Listed only | Mountain Discovery Charter School | Bryson City, 28713Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 174 |
| Cherokee Extension School | Listed only | Swain County Schools | Bryson City, 28713Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 123 |
Swain County High School
Swain County Schools
Bryson City, 28713 / Rural: Distant
Swain County Middle School
Swain County Schools
Bryson City, 28713 / Rural: Distant
Swain County West Elementary
Swain County Schools
Bryson City, 28713 / Rural: Distant
Swain County East Elementary
Swain County Schools
Bryson City, 28713 / Rural: Distant
Mountain Discovery
Mountain Discovery Charter School
Bryson City, 28713 / Rural: Distant
Cherokee Extension School
Swain County Schools
Bryson City, 28713 / Rural: Distant
Swain County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Swain County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Swain County public school directory?
The directory lists 6 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Swain County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Swain County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Swain County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Swain County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Swain County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.