Transylvania County Schools & Education
Transylvania County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,527
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#54
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Transylvania County
Measured School Summary
Transylvania County faces educational challenges with a school score of 35/100 and a graduation rate of 83.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,527 per pupil, Transylvania County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Transylvania County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
10 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
35/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #54 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
83.0%
5.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,527
$558 above the state average
School coverage
10
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Transylvania County has 10 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Transylvania County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Transylvania County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#54
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Transylvania County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,312 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Brevard Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
413 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Transylvania County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Transylvania County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Transylvania County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Transylvania County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Dedicated Town-Centered School System
Transylvania County serves 3,725 students through a well-organized system of 10 public schools. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This concentrated network provides a clear path for students from kindergarten through graduation within two local districts.
Traditional District with Charter Availability
Transylvania County Schools is the primary district, educating 3,312 students across nine schools. Brevard Academy provides a charter alternative for 413 students, representing 10% of the county's schools. Brevard High School is the largest individual institution, serving 751 students in the heart of the county.
Town-Based Schools with Moderate Sizes
Unlike many neighboring rural counties, nine out of 10 schools here are located in town locales. The average school size is 373 students, providing a mid-sized environment that avoids the anonymity of large urban schools. Students experience a mix of town convenience and mountain beauty, particularly at campuses like Brevard Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Transylvania County
Reported Enrollment
3,725
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Transylvania County
Transylvania County Schools
GuideBrevard Academy
10 Public Schools in Transylvania 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard High | Record | Transylvania County Schools | Brevard, 28712Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 751 |
| Brevard Elementary | Record | Transylvania County Schools | Brevard, 28712Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 544 |
| Brevard Middle | Record | Transylvania County Schools | Brevard, 28712Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 535 |
| Pisgah Forest Elementary | Record | Transylvania County Schools | Brevard, 28712Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 464 |
| Brevard Academy | Record | Brevard Academy | Pisgah Forest, 28768Town: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 413 |
| Rosman Elementary | Record | Transylvania County Schools | Rosman, 28772Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 347 |
| Rosman High | Record | Transylvania County Schools | Rosman, 28772Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 264 |
| Rosman Middle | Record | Transylvania County Schools | Rosman, 28772Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 209 |
| T C Henderson | Record | Transylvania County Schools | Lake Toxaway, 28747Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 125 |
| Davidson River School | Record | Transylvania County Schools | Brevard, 28712Town: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 73 |
Brevard Elementary
Transylvania County Schools
Brevard, 28712 / Town: Fringe
Pisgah Forest Elementary
Transylvania County Schools
Brevard, 28712 / Town: Fringe
Rosman Elementary
Transylvania County Schools
Rosman, 28772 / Town: Fringe
T C Henderson
Transylvania County Schools
Lake Toxaway, 28747 / Rural: Distant
Davidson River School
Transylvania County Schools
Brevard, 28712 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,527
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Transylvania County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Transylvania County, North Carolina?
Transylvania County serves 3,725 students through a well-organized system of 10 public schools. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This concentrated network provides a clear path for students from kindergarten through graduation within two local districts.
What are the major school districts in Transylvania County, North Carolina?
Transylvania County Schools is the primary district, educating 3,312 students across nine schools. Brevard Academy provides a charter alternative for 413 students, representing 10% of the county's schools. Brevard High School is the largest individual institution, serving 751 students in the heart of the county.
What is the school experience like in Transylvania County?
Unlike many neighboring rural counties, nine out of 10 schools here are located in town locales. The average school size is 373 students, providing a mid-sized environment that avoids the anonymity of large urban schools. Students experience a mix of town convenience and mountain beauty, particularly at campuses like Brevard Elementary.
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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.