District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Schools in Swain County Schools
6 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swain County East Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 338 | Bryson City |
| Swain County Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 453 | Bryson City |
| Swain Academy | High | 9th – 12th | 32 | Bryson City |
| Swain County High School | High | 9th – 12th | 536 | Bryson City |
| Cherokee Extension School | Other | Kindergarten – 12th | 110 | Bryson City |
| Swain County West Elementary | Other | Kindergarten – 6th | 403 | Bryson City |
Zip Codes Served by Swain County Schools
2 zip codesFrequently Asked Questions
About Swain County Schools
Swain County Schools is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Swain County. It carries an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average), the 27th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 6 schools operating under Swain County Schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high and 2 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is Swain County High School with 536 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (828)488-3129 before making a housing decision.