What grades does Swain County High School serve?

As a High school, Swain County High School serves students in Bryson City, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Swain County High School located?

You can find Swain County High School in Bryson City, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain County High School?

At Swain County High School, there are approximately 13.6 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Bryson City, NC?

Swain County High School is among the schools serving Bryson City, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Swain County High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Bryson City, North Carolina|Swain County Schools

Bryson City, NC 28713

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

559

Student:Teacher

13.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Swain County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.5%

Phone

(828)488-2152

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50-54%

Math Proficiency

50-54%

Graduation Rate

75-79%

Chronic Absenteeism

19.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

6 courses offered

64 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

116 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

138 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

137 test takers

Athletics

5 sports, 5 teams

368 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

712

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

92% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.25

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,518

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,514

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,435

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 26%State 63%Local 11%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.0%

Below 150% poverty line

7.5%

Unemployment rate

24.0%

Uninsured residents

14.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

411

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

375

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

67%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

154 (41%)

Speech/Language Impairment

67 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

55 (15%)

Autism

40 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

16 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

3 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

536

Current enrollment

Stable(-3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Swain County High School

As of the most recent data, 559 students are enrolled at Swain County High School. It is a High school within the local district.

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